Gentlemen of Fortune

Fantasy on the High Seas

Table of Contents
Talents 15
Introduction 2 Equipment 16
Lore Overview 2 Ships & Vehicles 22
Custom Setting Rules 3 The Spellbook 24
Character Species 7 New Beginnings Adventure 29
Careers 12 Character Sheet & Reference Tables 46
Heroic Abilities 14

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Introduction
G entlemen of Fortune (GoF) is a fantasy setting heavily
inspired by cinematic action/adventure movies and
TV shows. It’s also inspired by both the fictional and non
The other thing to keep in mind is a lot of the decisions
made were specifically with my players in mind. So a lot of
the rules, races, setting ideas, etc. were all made with our
fictional stories about pirates. The world itself has also been personal campaign in mind. Feel free to adjust anything as
sprinkled with elements from multiple different fantasy you see fit to fit your own game.
genres and my interpretation of them. You should see
familiar elements among the setting, but this is my
personal take on these themes. All of the mechanics were
created to help both the players and GM not only have
more fun, but also to help both get into the mindset of
what it’s like to live inside this setting. The world itself is
very open to interpretation and was made as a base to
evolve into a much larger world forged by the players’
choices.

Lore Overview: The World Of Karkuun

T he world of Karkuun is a place where anybody can
find fortune and freedom; if they’re not afraid of
getting their hands a little dirty. Ancient and powerful gods
forged the globe using the raw energy of the cosmos itself.
This process took millennia and drained the gods for much
of their power. As the gods went into a slumber to
recuperate their strength Karkuun continued to develop
and grow even without their oversight. Life forms began
to evolve and adapt to this young world, and even leaving
their own impact. As these living creatures gained
sentience they also learned how to tap into the well of
mystical energy that the gods left behind.
As the gods continued their slumber various people and
races forged their own destiny. Humans rose up as the
dominant force on Karkuun; they most quickly adapted
and innovated on the world. They created schools that
taught magic, they created workshops that put out
weapons and tools at an alarming rate. Above all else
humans hated strange or different. Their prodigious ability
to adapt allowed them to conquer and control large
swathes of Karkuun. They forces other races towards the
fringes of the world; into lands much harder to settle or
grow in. They felt their war machine unstoppable.
As the human empire marched upon the world the
other races adapted in their own ways. Some fled to the
bottom of the ocean, some fled into jungles, some deep
below ground, and some even into the clouds themselves.
These monsters would find their own ways to tap into the
mystical energy of Karkuun. Eventually these other races
would band together in groups and take to the sea. They
would combine their strength and head into human waters
to plunder and pillage every settlement they came across.
As the other races began to declare their freedom all across
human lands and seas the humans would create massive
navies to hunt down and capture or kill these pirates.
As the world became more and more unstable the gods
finally awoke from their slumber. They were greeted with
their world falling into near total chaos. Their plans and
designs completely uprooted and warped. Some gods
enjoyed this outcome while others were strongly against it.
This caused the gods to break off into their own groups
and begin trying to push their personal influence into the
world. After one-thousand years of chaotic conflict the
gods tired again and much of the resources had been spent
by all sides. This is where the current age begins.

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 Over the course of the conflict these monstrous races
had been able to form their own groups. Some even
managed to carve out little civilizations for themselves.
While not all of these races agreed with each other or got
along, they had a common foe in humans. Even through all
of this even some humans began to learn that perhaps these
other races are not the monsters that society wants them to
think. There are tales that some humans may have even
boarded these pirate ships in search of knowledge,
freedom, or adventure.
Custom Setting Rules
D etailed below are new mechanics that either replace
or add to the base Genesys core rules. Unless noted in
each respective description these are in addition to the core
Genesys rules.
Roll The bones
When a player character or nemesis level NPC fails a skill
check they may may spend 1 story point to Roll The Bones
as an out of turn incidental to immediately succeed at the
check, but at a cost. The player rolls 1 force die (d12 from
the FFG Star Wars RPG) with the results determining how
severe the cost. 2 white pips means a very minor cost, 1
white pip means a minor cost, 2 black pips means a very
severe cost, and 1 black pip means a severe cost.
If a player is Rolling The Bones the GM presents what
the character must sacrifice (based on the force die roll) and
the player has the option of either accepting or declining
the offer. If a player declines the offer the story point is still
spent and the check is resolved as a normal failure. If a
nemesis NPC is Rolling The Bones then the players choose
the cost (based on the force die roll) and the GM has the
option of either accepting or declining the offer as
described above.
World Notoriety
Each player character has an individual Notoriety score
that starts at 0. Each player’s score adds together to create
the World Notoriety score for the entire party. Every time
a player completes an adventure or session that furthers
their Pirate Dream their Notoriety increases adding to the
party total. Once they party’s World Notoriety score
exceeds 100 the characters increase their Wound Threshold
and Strain Threshold by 2 for the remainder of the session
and gain 1 Fame Rank. When this happens the GM should
have something particularly big or epic happen before the
end of the session; such as a famous rival being defeated,
gaining the support of a local noble, or discovering a cursed
treasure map.
All who sail the seas freely with monsters are deemed
pirates by the human kingdom of Viragnar. These pirates
sail the seas without ties to any one land or people. The
world is ripe for those that are willing to risk it all to follow
their heart. In a world ravaged by conflict those that
become Gentlemen of Fortune have the freedom to choose
their own path.
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At the end of the session each player’s Notoriety resets
back to 0.
Fame Rank
Fame Rank determines how popular or well known the
players have become. Exactly how the players become
famous determines how the world will react to them.
Certain individuals may or may not help the players based
on their Fame Rank. It could be anything from being able
to have others buy you a round of drinks at a local tavern,
or an old merchant showing you a riddle nobody has been
able to decypher. It also means the players will become
bigger targets for Bounty Hunters and The Navy.
Pirate Dream
Players select their desire as normal, but in Gentlemen of
Fortune it functions a little bit differently. Think of Desire
more as a character’s ultimate Dream or goal in life. It’s
usually something tangible and very personal to the
character. It’s also something others can potentially exploit
using the normal social encounter rules. Every time a
player character furthers their Pirate Dream it increases
their individual Notoriety score.
Currency - Doubloons
he typical currency traded in Gentlemen of Fortune is
Silver Doubloons. There are other types of
doubloons/currency, but all of the base costs were based on
Silver Doubloons. Gold Doubloons are worth 10 times as
much as Silver Doubloons, but can vary in value wildly
depending on where they are traded. Gold Doubloons are
generally worth significantly more outside of Viragnar
waters because of heavy taxes and tariffs on gold and other
valuables. Doubloons are minted and managed by banking
families from within the Viragnar Empire.
Player characters begin the game with 1,000 Silver
Doubloons to purchase gear and whatever they have left
carries over into the game.
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Treasure Rating
In addition to the standard currency of Doubloons players
will amass all sorts of different jewels, gems, treasures, etc.
This is represented by the party’s Treasure Rating. This
rating starts at 0 and grows as the party collects all types of
valuables. There is no conversation rate of Treasure Rating
to Silver Doubloons so all transactions using Treasure
Rating must be handled by bartering and skill checks. Every
1 Treasure Rating is equal to 10 encumbrance.
New Weapon Quality - Black Powder
Weapons with the Black Powder quality can run out of
ammo with hhh as apposed to d.
Magical Implements
Magical Implements are restricted by magical skill on an
individual basis. The equipment section details which
implements can be used by which magic skills.
Heroic Ability
Gentlemen of Fortune uses Heroic Abilities as listed in the
Realms of Terrinoth book.
Illeteracy
Player characters have the option of making their character
illiterate for 5 additional starting experience during
character creation.
Song and Dance Number
If every player in the session breaks into song and
completes one pirate shanty together; every player earns an
additional 5 experience for the session. Can only be earned
once per session.

Skills
SKILL CHARACTERISTIC TYPE SKILL CHARACTERISTIC TYPE
Alchemy Intellect General Mysticism Intellect Knowledge

Athletics Brawn General Navigation Intellect General

Brawl Brawn Combat Negotiation Presence Social

Carpentry Intellect General Perception Cunning General

Celestial Willpower Magic Primordial Cunning Magic

Charm Presence Social Ranged Agility Combat

Coercion Willpower Social Resilience Bawn General

Cool Presence General Sailing Intellect/Agility* General

Coordination Agility General Skulduggery Cunning General

Deception Intellect Social Smithing Intellect General

Discipline Willpower General Statecraft Intellect Knowledge

Gunnery Agility Combat Streetwise Cunning General

Leadership Presence Social Survival Cunning General

Medicine Intellect General Vigilance Willpower General

Melee Brawn Combat Voodoo Intellect Magic

Minstrel Presence Magic Warfare Intellect Knowledge

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Skill Descriptions
T his document is only going to go into detail on the
new or changed skills in Gentlemen of Fortune.
Unless specifically called out the skills work the same as the
Genesys core rule book.
Carpentry (Intellect)
The Carpentry skill is one half of what is the Mechanics
skill in the Genesys core rule book. Carpentry is primarily
used to maintain vehicles and structures. This is the skill
check used when repairing or building ships and structures.
It handles the structural maintenance of everything
surrounding those areas.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character needs to repair a damaged ship, wagon, or
structure.
• Your character needs to sabotage a ship, wagon, or structure.
• Your character wants to design a new ship or building.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your character wants to make or repair guns, swords, or other
gear.
• Your character needs to do routine ship maintenance in normal
conditions.
Celestial (Willpower)
This is the skill used to tap into the power of divine beings,
either holy or unholy. To use this skill a character must
have gained the favor of a powerful and ancient entity. If
the character does not follow the tenants of the deity then
their magical ability can be weakened or even removed.
Celestial has access to the Attack, Augment, Barrier,
Curse, Heal, Predict, & Utility magic actions.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character wants to smite enemies of their faith.
• Your character needs the power of divine beings to bolster their
allies.
• Your character wants to gain the power of extra-planar beings.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your characters wants to counter enemy spells.
• Your character wants to summon creatures for aid.
Minstrel (Presence)
This skill is used to cast magic with the power of creativity,
art, or entertainment. When this skill is selected the
character must decide how they utilize their magical ability
(song, dance, poetry, musical instrument, etc.) as this will
determine expenditure of advantage, threat, etc.
Minstrel has access to the Augment, Curse, Dispel,
Heal, Mask, & Utility magic actions.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character wants to heal allies with a magical song.
• Your character wants to demoralize enemies with a depressing
poem.
• Your character needs to counter a spell caster with interpretive
dance.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your character barters with ghosts or ghouls.
• Your character wants to create magical barriers.
Mysticism (Intellect)
This knowledge skill is used as the associated knowledge
skill for magical actions. It’s also necessary in the creation of
magic items and to understand magical effects and
anomolies.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character is trying to identify the magic used in a spell.
• Your character needs to interpret an ancient magical ritual.
• Your character needs to know the ritual to disenchant an ancient
curse.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your character needs to know which fork to use for salad.
• Your character is between two ships and needs to find the safest
path out.
Navigation (Intellect)
Navigation is used to read maps, plot courses, and
determine direction. It’s the main skill used when trying to
get from point A to point B without getting lost. It can also
be used read the stars and constellations to determine
direction and course.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character needs to decipher the location of treasure on a
map.
• Your character would like to recognize and use constellations.
• Your character needs to plot a course in stressful conditions.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your character wants to control the direction of the ship.
• Your character travels a well-known route under normal
conditions.
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Primordial (Cunning)
This magical skill taps into the very foundations of life
itself. You can use this skill to conjure the elements or
summon powerful storms. Primordial casters also tap into
the different spirits of nature, communing with them for
aid. Primordial has access to the Attack, Augment,
Conjure, Heal, Transform, & Utility magic actions.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character wants to control the weather & blow an enemy
ship off course.
• Your character wants to harness the natural elements.
• Your character wants to commune with nature itself.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your character makes pacts with a single powerful entity.
• Your character perverts life and disturbs the natural order.
Sailing (Intellect/Agility)
Sailing is used to control all types of wind powered
vehicles. This skill has a unique quality compared to other
skills; if using a silhouette 2 or smaller sailing vessel the
Agility attribute is used. If using a silhouette 3 or larger
sailing vessel the Intellect attribute is used.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character needs to outrun a pursuing ship.
• Your ship must survive hurricane conditions without losing the
mast.
• Your ship needs to dock into a tight space.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your character performs basic docking procedures.
• Your character wants to operate the cannons on the ship.
Smithing (Intellect)
The Smithing skill is one half of what is the Mechanics skill
in the Genesys core rule book. This skill is used to make
weapons, armor, and gear. Carpentry is used to build and
maintain the boat, Smithing is used to fill the boat with
cannons, cannon balls, and an armory stocked with
cutlasses.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character needs to craft or repair cannons, ammo, swords,
or other gear.
• Your characters needs to create a gadget to solve a puzzle.
• Your character needs to identify parts or tools for a crafting
project.
Your character should not use this skill if...
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• Your character needs to repair a ship or building.
• Your character wants to identify a weakness in a ship or structure.
Statecraft (Intellect)
Statecraft is used for understanding political structures and
helps with political situations. This skill is used for
understanding the proper etiquette and procedure when
operating in formal, political, or even piratical affairs.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character wants to identify a jolly roger.
• Your character wants to know the best gift to get a governor.
• Your character wants to know if a certain behavior is a social faux
pas.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your character needs to discern a magical trap.
• Your character wants to know the military strategy of a nation.
Voodoo (Intellect)
The Voodoo skill relies on centuries of tradition and the
dark arts to function. It also calls for lots of different kinds
of magical ingredients, rituals, and incantations.
Practitioners of Voodoo primarily focus on manipulating
the raw magical energy in the air and communing with
departed souls. Voodoo has access to the Attack,
Barrier, Conjure, Curse, Dispel, Mask, Predict, &
Utility magic actions.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character wants to summon spirits and broker deals.
• Your character wants to curse enemies with misfortune.
• Your character wants to enchant objects with charms of
protection.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your character wants to manipulate the elemental forces of
nature.
• Your character wants to sing a lullaby to put people to sleep.
Warfare (Intellect)
Warfare is used to understand and properly utilize combat
strategy. This is the skill used for making sure ships are in
proper formation or if there is a weakness in your
opponent’s strategy.
Your character should use this skill if...
• Your character wants to identify a hole in an enemy formation.
• Your character wants to recall a famous battle.
• Your character needs to identify the safest path through a canyon.
Your character should not use this skill if...
• Your character needs to recall the previous governor.
• Your character needs to identify an incoming magical
bombardment.
Character Species
Nani'mar (Sea Dwarves)
The Nani’mar or Dwarves of the Sea are some of the some
of the most common monster sightings for many human
ships. These dwarves found the ocean floor to be a safe
place to grow and adapt. Their skin ranges from different
shades of blue to green and they have thick beards made of
seaweed. They generally wear netting, rope, and loose cloth
that they cobble together from their quarry. Their society is
broken into two groups; crafters and raiders. The leaders of
each are chosen by lineage and each leader assigns different
noble houses to different tasks.
The raiders are tasked with going to the water’s surface
and dismantling and retrieving anything they can find.
They bring these materials back to the crafters in massive
undersea forges. Nani’mar have constructed massive
undersea foundries that use volcanic vents and controlled
changes in water pressure to hammer and smelt materials.
Dwarven craftsmanship is some of the rarest and most
valued in all of Karkuun because these conditions can not
be mirrored anywhere else.
Nani'mar Ability
2 1 2 2 3 2
• Wound Threshold: 12 + Brawn
• Strain Threshold: 8 + Willpower
• Starting Experience:: 85 XP
• Starting Skills: Coercion or Discipline
• Dark Vision: Nani'mar have developed special vision to help
them see in the dark abyss at the bottom of the ocean. When
making skill checks they remove up to b bbb imposed due to
darkness.
• Amphibious: Nani'mar can breathe underwater without penalty
and never suffers movement penalties for traveling through
water.
Dalisilva (Jungle Elves)
These elves have made their homes in deep jungles and
rain forests all across Karkuun. They have survived by
relying on ancient rituals, traditions, and magic. Most are
very tall and slender with skin tones similar to those of
humans along with their signature pointed ears. They also
typically have tribal tattoos and markings on their body;
which their clothing is designed to accentuate. Tribal
decisions are made in massive ritual circles where a Spirit
Speaker opens a door to the other side. Where they seek
guidance from ancestors and spirits.
All Dalisilva have some knowledge of either magic or
herbalism. It’s a constant part of their daily routine. They
are extremely superstitious and there is little they don’t
consult the spirits for. The tribe one hails from mostly
determines whether they lean more towards nature or
otherworldly spirits for guidance. It’s not uncommon to see
a Dalisilva slave on a navy vessel. They are prized by the
Viragnar Navy for their natural affinity towards magic.
Dalisilva Ability
1 2 2 3 2 2
• Wound Threshold: 10 + Brawn
• Strain Threshold: 11 + Willpower
• Starting Experience:: 90 XP
• Starting Skills: Mysticism or Alchemy
• Ritualistic Constitution: Dalisilva have developed strong
stomachs after consuming all manner of vile brews for their
sacred rituals. When making checks to resist the effects of poison
or disease they add b
b.
Volluti Bolett (Swamp Orcs)
You won’t find any other creature on Karkuun more
reviled than Volluti Bolett. The swamp orcs have become a
nuisance to almost every other sentient race at least once.
They range in color from brown to green with there have
even been sightings of gray or black orcs. Each colony of
orcs is lead by the oldest and biggest one among them and
is known as the Nob. The Nob must select a Swamp
Speaker from among those that show magical talent to
tend and grow the home swamp.
The reason Volluti Bolett have become such a nuisance
is because they are a type of sentient, violent, smelly, rude,
large fungus. Swamp Speakers help guide spores to a good
spot where more orcs can grow. Once a Swamp Speaker
has laid the foundation there is no removing it. The only
saving grace is that different home swamps don’t typically
band together with the opposing Nobs just fighting to the
death.
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Volluti Bolett Ability
3 2 2 2 2 1
• Wound Threshold: 10 + Brawn
• Strain Threshold: 10 + Willpower
• Starting Experience:: 90 XP
• Starting Skills: Survival or Warfare
• Fungal Regeneration: Whenever a Volluti heals wounds due
to natural rest, they heal 1 additional wound. They do not recover
1 additional wound when receiving first aid or medical treatment.
They can also regrow lost limbs, which takes roughly a month
before the limb is usable.
Rana’sag’venu (Poison Frogs)
These small frog creatures have both a sad and happy
history. They are famous for being very friendly and open,
but are one of the most hunted monsters on Karkuun.
Rana’sag’venu come in a wide variety of colors and almost
always consist of two or three colors in various patterns.
They can range into any combination of yellows, blues, and
red and are always brightly colored.
Their most powerful defensive technique is also the
reason they are so treasured. Each Rana’sag’venu secrete a
powerful toxin all over their body. They have learned how
to control this ability to some extent, gaining the ability to
brew potent elixirs and even coat weapons. Unfortunately
other groups have figured out how to do this as well. They
are regularly hunted for this powerful hallucinogen that
can be used to make poisons or recreational thrills.
Rana’sag’venu Ability
2 3 1 2 2 2
Angv'ir (Lamia, Half-Snake)
The Angv’ir are a vexing and troublesome monster for all
different races, not just humans. They are snake from the
waist down and human from the waist up. They come in a
large assortment of different colors that match the
environment they were born in. The patterns on their
scales also continue onto their human torso. The only part
above the waist that is not human is their forked tongue.
Angv’ir typically live solitary lives and don’t generally form
into groups.
The reason Angv’ir are so worrisome is because their
eyes and form are mesmerizing to all that gaze upon them.
They have an uncanny ability to lower the guard of
unsuspecting prey making for easy meals. Because of this
the Angv’ir are one of the oldest surviving races. Some
even dare to seek them out for ancient wisdom or
knowledge they might know. Or perhaps this is just a
rumor to send prey into the lair of an Angv’ir.
Angv'ir Ability
2 1 2 2 2 3
• Wound Threshold: 8 + Brawn
• Strain Threshold: 11 + Willpower
• Starting Experience:: 90 XP
• Starting Skills: Deception or Athletics
• Tongue Scent: The forked tongue of Angv'ir allow them the
ability to accurately sense nearby prey. When making skill checks
they remove up to b bb b imposed due to darkness
• Grapple: Angv'ir may suffer 2 strain to use this talent. Until the
start of your character's next turn, enemies must spend two
maneuvers to disengage from your character.

• Wound Threshold: 6 + Brawn

• Strain Threshold: 11 + Willpower
• Starting Experience:: 90 XP
• Small: Silhouette 0
• Starting Skills: Athletics or Charm
• Jungle Adaptation: The Rana have adapted to living in deep
jungles and rain forests. When making skill checks, they may
remove b b imposed by conditions in jungle environments.
• Hallucinogenic Toxin: Rana may spend 1 maneuver to secrete
a toxin that can be applied as any normal poison. The poison
triggers a Hard d dddd d Resilience check. If failed the target
of the poison is Disoriented for 3 rounds.

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 Corv'ir (Cursed Half-Crow)
One of the newer races is the Corv’ir, they’ve only been
around for 150 years or so. They are roughly human sized
but are frightening to behold. They have the features of a
Co'nilepu Ability
human, but twisted into the shapes of a crow. They have
long sharp talons and pointed beaks. Their arms are
2 2 3 2 1 2
crooked and have deformed wings that can not fly. Even
their voice has a high pitched shriek that is harsh and • Wound Threshold: 12 + Brawn
grating. • Strain Threshold: 10 + Willpower
• Starting Experience: 90 XP
The tales say that a group of humans angered a god by • Small: Silhouette 0
defiling an ancient shrine. For their transgression everyone • Starting Skills: Perception or Coordination
in their party was cursed, and all of their progeny would • Freerunning: Co'nilepu may suffer 1 strain when making a
share their fate. Corv’ir have continued to grow in small Move maneuver to move to any location within short range.
numbers, but the dark presence that surrounds them will
follow them wherever they go. This causes many of them
to turn to piracy for survival.

Corv'ir Ability
2 2 2 3 2 1

• Wound Threshold: 10 + Brawn

• Strain Threshold: 9 + Willpower
• Starting Experience:: 95 XP
• Starting Skills: Alchemy or Stealth
• Dark Aura: Corv'ir have an unnatural aura surrounding them
causing great unease when interacting with other races. They add
b
b to any social skill checks targeting them.
• Talons: Corv'ir have razor sharp talons. When making an
unarmed combat check, they add +1 to their base damage and
have a Critical rating of 3.

Co'nilepu (Wise Rabbits)

Also known as food to many other races the Co’nilepu are
one of the older races along side Angv’ir. They are small
rabbit humanoids that typically walk around on two legs,
but run on all four. Their fur coats can range from browns
to whites and different patterns in between. They are
among the more civilized of monsters and are typically
seen wearing very dapper button-up shirts, ties, vests,
coats, and suits. Each warren is lead by a council of
librarians; the head of which is known as the Dean. If one
manages to live long enough each member serves a 4 year
term.
Co’nilepu are renowned for their academic pursuits.
Stories say that the older warrens have tunnels that go for
hundreds of miles. Each warren also functions as a library;
a culmination of the wisdom and research each Co’nilepu
has devoted their time to. They are also prized for their
meat and fur coats causing large natural predators and
other races to hunt them constantly and leading to low life
expectancy.
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 Primvir (Humans) Der'certi Ability
The Humans are some of the most prolific and
recognizable beings on Karkuun. They are highly adaptable 2 2 2 1 3 2
and come in a wide assortment of different skin tones,
heights, hair colors, etc. Where a Primvir comes from is
• Wound Threshold: 12 + Brawn
the primary factor in determining their physical traits. The • Strain Threshold: 9 + Willpower
empire of Viragnar is the most well known human • Starting Experience:: 85 XP
civilization with an emperor at the head. This emperor • Starting Skills: Smithing or Resilience
then appoints vassals to oversee different provinces. Each • Amphibious: Der'certi can breathe underwater without penalty
province elects senators that work under the vassal of the and never suffers movement penalties for traveling through
province. While the senators vote on various laws and water.
• Bite: Der'certi gain the following weapon profile. Bite (Brawl;
regulations the vassal has ultimate veto power, with the
Damage +1; Critical 3; Range [Engaged]; Pierce 2).
Emperor having absolute rule.
While Viragnar is the most famous and powerful
Primvir nation it is not the only one. There are many
smaller tribes of humans spread throughout Karkuun. One
of the most notorious are the Gnaq'ispre, the Gnashing
Vikings. Nobody knows what island they sail from, but
they are famous for pillaging their way across the White
Sea. Many also worship the pirate god Tyr, patron of
freedom.

Primvir Ability
2 2 2 2 2 2

• Wound Threshold: 10 + Brawn

• Strain Threshold: 10 + Willpower
• Starting Experience:: 110 XP
• Starting Skills: Two different non career skills.
• Ready for Adventure: Once per session as an out-ofturn
incidental, a Human may move one Story Point from the Game
Master's pool to the players' pool.
Der'certi (Sharptooth Crocks)
These people are one of the more misunderstood species
on Karkuun. Der'certi are generally very tall and imposing
standing anywhere from 5' 11" up to 6' 4". Their bodies are
made of a thick leathery hide and layered with variations of
green, brown, and white scales. They primarily live in and
around the island of Austrulium either in huts on land or
undersea alcoves. Each person is in charge of their own
home and all the homes work together.
The ancestor Der'certi are famous for their artistic
works; primarily in the form of sculptures, murals, carving,
and mosaic works. Their teeth are famous for being some
of the sharpest objects on all of Karkuun. As Humans
encroached more and more into their territory their artistic
tools soon became tools of war. One of the other major
contributing factors is the dread pirate Captain Snapjack is
a Der'certi himself.
Ocunis (Cyclops)
These massive muscular monsters send shivers to many
that lay their eyes upon them. One of the tallest of sentient
monsters standing at least 6' 8" in height with a wide frame
to match. They generally come in pink, brown, and orange
fleshy tones. Some are said to have horns or tusks, but their
most prominent feature is the one large eye in the center of
their forehead. The Ocunis are found on small remote
islands spread across the Jagged Sea. It's rare to see more
than two or three congregate on the same island.
Many believe that the Ocunis guard ancient long lost
treasure from the ships claimed by the Jagged Sea. It's said
they hoard this treasure jealously and brutally slay any who
come near. Their massive eye ever watchful for intruders.
Wethere the tales are true or not has not stopped many
from seeking out islands where Ocunis make their home in
the hopes of finding riches beyond their wildest dreams.

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Ocunis Ability Golem Ability
3 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

• Wound Threshold: 8 + Brawn • Wound Threshold: 10 + Brawn

• Strain Threshold: 12 + Willpower
• Starting Experience:: 90 XP
• Starting Skills: Perception or Vigilance
• Strong Back: Ocunis calculate their encumbrance threshold as
10 + Brawn.
• Strain Threshold: 10 + Willpower
• Starting Experience:: 175 XP
• Imprinted Skills: After selecting their career, Golems may
train one rank in six of the eight career skills (instead of the usual
four)
• Artificial Construct: Golems do not need to eat, sleep, or
breathe, and are unaffected by toxins and poisons.
• Inorganic: Since Golems are inorganic, they do not gain the
benefits of recovering wounds with Barber's Grog. They are
“healed” by using the Smithing skill instead of the Medicine skill.
Golems also increases their soak by one.

Golem
These automatons come in many different forms across
Karkuun; some simple and some more complex. They all
share some traits in common; all Golems are a mix of both
craftsmanship and powerful magics. The simpler Golems
are forged out of stone, wood, or maybe even gems. The
more complex Golems can be made from coalesced fire,
lightning, water, tar, or even flesh. They are made for made
for a specific purpose and are magically programmed to
fulfill that purpose.
Every so often these Golems seem to develop some
level of sentience. It is rare and mystic masters around the
world have not yet been able to determine exactly how it
happens. It can happen at any point in a Golem's life, even
at their creation, or it may never happen at all. Sentient
Golems are always treated cautiously, as nobody truly
knows how one might handle the idea of their brothers
and sisters being bound to servitude.

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Careers
Captain
Career Skills: Charm, Cool, Discipline, Leadership,
Melee, Perception, Sailing, Warfare
Every ship needs a captain; somebody who can make the
tough decisions in the heat of battle. The Captain career
brings together all of the skills any aspiring captain needs to
know. Captains need to be able perform most tasks on a
ship, be the face of the crew, and make sure the plunder
flows like water. They need to make sure that every ship
they chase is a battle the crew can win. If they don't fulfill
these duties then mutiny will surely fill the minds of every
crewman.
Storm Caller
Career Skills: Coercion, Discipline, Melee, Mysticism,
Perception, Primordial, Resilience, Survival
Storm Caller's come in many different forms across
Karkuun; some use their power in small ways while others
much more boisterous. All Storm Caller's share in their
ability to control weather patterns and elements. These
powerful natural casters harness the power of rain, wind,
and lightning above all else. A ship with a powerful Storm
Caller will always have favorable wind.

Helmsman
Career Skills: Carpentry, Coordination, Discipline,
Gunnery, Melee, Navigation, Sailing, Vigilance
At the steering wheel of every sea-worthy vessel stands the
Helmsman. This person is charged with making sure the
ship is always moving properly. Whether that means
staying along the charted course, navigating through a
shallow reef, or dodging cannon fire from a Navy Galleon.
Helmsmen are also famous for being able to help maintain
the ship; everybody knows that a sinking ship is much
harder to steer.

Quartermaster
Career Skills: Brawl, Coercion, Cool, Negotiation,
Ranged, Smithing, Statecraft, Streetwise
The person in charge of making sure everybody gets a fair
share of the plunder and that the crew is happy is the
Quartermaster. If a ship has a captain then it should
definitely have a quartermaster to keep them in check as
well. This is also the person who makes sure the Articles of
Agreement are followed fairly. It's also not uncommon to
see the quartermaster to oversee the food, drink, and gun
stores.
Escapeer
Career Skills: Cool, Coordination, Negotiation,
Ranged, Skulduggery, Stealth, Streetwise, Vigilance
This career is sometimes referred to as the "Profession of
Cowards" by those less informed. Escapeer's merely just
have a stronger survival skill compared to some of the
more foolhardy careers. Escapeer's are masters of safely
navigating over, under, through, around, and past almost
any situation. Whether it be a pitfall trap or just a boring
conversation the Escapeer knows how to safely get out of
it.

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Scythian
Career Skills: Athletics, Brawl, Coercion, Melee,
Ranged, Sailing, Vigilance, Warfare
Scythian are some of the most feared combatants in all of
the sea. Also known as Ocean Amazons these primarily
female warriors are extremely versatile. Moany of the
common ship combat maneuvers are based on ancient
Scythian tactics. They are masters at quickly boarding
enemy ships and bringing them to bear. Any pirate crew
with one of these warriors on board is to be feared.
Surgeon/Barber
Career Skills: Cool, Discipline, Medicine, Melee,
Resilience, Statecraft, Survival, Vigilance
This is the most sought after role on any pirate ship, bar
none. A crew is no good full of holes and missing limbs.
Although treasured by any ship this is one of the most
gruesome careers. Surgeon's have to contend with not just
all manner of disease and injury, but do so with a pistol in
their hand and a cutlass in their teeth.
Powder Monkey
Career Skills: Discipline, Gunnery, Perception, Ranged,
Sailing, Smithing, Vigilance, Warfare
Powder Monkeys are believed to be one of the more fun
jobs on a ship, but it's not all big explosions. If you don't
handle a cannon properly it can blow up in your face. The
constant ringing in one's ears is also not too pleasant. But if
you can mind the danger and don't mind going deaf; there
are few roles more fun than blasting clean through a mast
with an 8 pound ball of iron.
Musician
Career Skills: Charm, Cool, Deception, Minstrel,
Mysticism, Negotiation, Skulduggery, Streetwise
The Musician is just as respected as the Barber on any
pirate ship. The months at sea are long, dirty, and boring;
the musician makes sure that everyone is entertained and
moral is high. Low morale leads to death when you make
your living as a privateer.
Shipwright
Career Skills: Athletics, Carpentry, Leadership,
Navigation, Negotiation, Ranged, Sailing, Smithing
A Shipwright has the very important task of making sure
the entire boat doesn't turn into one giant bilge. They are
experts in ship design and craftsmanship. When you're on
a pirate ship there's all sorts of customization the boat is
going to need to accommodate such a life style.
Witch Doctor
Career Skills: Alchemy, Deception, Mysticism,
Resilience, Skulduggery, Stealth, Vigilance, Voodoo
Far and away from the Sages of the Viragnar Empire these
casters draw from ancient rituals and superstition. Witch
Doctors use all manner of bones, hair, and even limbs to
cast powerful banes on the enemies and boons on their
allies. Some very skilled Witch Doctors even boat about
their big group of friends on the other side. If properly
sated these souls can be powerful allies, but if not they
quickly become terrifying enemies.
War Priest of Tyr
Career Skills: Athletics, Celestial, Coercion, Discipline,
Melee, Mysticism, Vigilance, Warfare
The Order of Tyr has been around longer than many other
holy orders. Their teachings follow in the footsteps of the
god Tyr; god of justice and freedom. War Priests seek to
hone their minds and boledies in battle by following the
virtues of Tyr. They seek to make sure freedom is
experienced by all and oppressive forces be dealt with
swiftly and harshly. It's said that they can even channel the
power of the god himself.
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Heroic Abilities
T hese are some examples of new Heroic Abilities.
Players may also choose any Heroic Ability listed in
the Realms of Terrinoth core rule book in addition to any
Base: While this ability is active, your character increases
the range of all weapons that use the Gunnery skill by
one whenever making checks with them.
of the ones listed below. They follow all of the normal
Heroic Ability rules as listed in Realms of Terrinoth. Improved: While this ability is active, your character
may remove up to bbb from Gunnery checks.
Sensational Sailing Supreme: While this ability is active, your character may
There are tales throughout all of the ocean of sailors that decrease the difficulty of Gunnery checks by one and may
perform legendary deeds. Whether it's dropping the
downgrade a c c to a d d as part of the check.
anchor for a sharp turn, or going full speed over a sand bar,
few sailors can perform these feats without losing their
ship in the process. Some achieve the ability to pull off
these moves by years of training and hard work. Others
take the route of powerful magic items that they say "bring
the ship to life" and move in strange ways.
Base: While this ability is active, your character may
automatically succeed on the Dangerous Driving action
once per turn without the need to roll.
Improved: While this ability is active, your character
may take a second vehicle maneuver without the vehicle Reckless Defense
suffering system strain. For those of the less selfish nature they put the lives of
other above their own. The drive and will to put oneself in
Supreme: While this ability is active, your character may
the line of fire to protect another is not a common trait on
perform the Dangerous Driving action as a maneuver.
this harsh world. Those who have the ability to act before
they think can ensure that another's life will not be taken.
Some have even gone even further, honing the ability to
defend others at the cost of your own safety.
Base: While this ability is active, whenever an ally within
short range is targeted by a combat check your character
may move into engaged range with the ally and take the
check instead. This Heroic Ability can be activated as an
out-of-turn incidental and the effect is only usable once per
round.
Improved: When the base effect is activated your
character may move the targeted ally one range band. They
Crack Shot may also activate the base effect one more time per round.
Mastery over cannon fire can be the deciding factor in
many ship to ship conflicts. The most skilled cannoneers Supreme: When the base effect is activated your
know how to get the full benefit out of their artillery. character gains +6 Soak just for the single combat check.
They're usually experts at reading the wind and calculating
the best angle by instinct alone; or maybe it's just pure
dumb luck. Either way those with this level of ability are
not to be trifled with.

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Talents
T his section describes any custom or clarified talents
for the Gentlemen of Fortune system. Most talents
listed in the core Genesys rule book, Realms of Terrinoth
Rope Monkey
rule book, and Secrets of The Crucible rule book are valid Tier: 2
in Gentlemen of Fortune. The GM has final say on what Activation: Active (Maneuver)
talents are or are not valid. Ranked: No
Cause a ship you're currently on to suffer 2 system strain to
Tier 1 perform the Rope Monkey maneuver to move to any
location within Close range.
Finesse Tier 3
Tier: 1
Activation: Active (Incidental) Full Sail
Ranked: No
When making Brawl or Melee checks, your character may Tier: 3
use Agility instead of Brawn. Only usable with Activation: Active (Action)
encumbrance 2 or lower weapons. Ranked: No
While sailing your character may use this talent to make a
Natural Melee Weapon Hard (ddd
ddd) Sailing check. If successful, the top speed of
the ship increases by one (to a maximum of 5) for a number
Tier: 1 of rounds equal to your character’s Cunning.
Activation: Passive
Ranked: No Tier 4
Your character gains an innate Brawl weapon a base
damage of +1 and & a Critical Rating of 3. Defensive Sailing
Tier 2 Tier: 4
Activation: Passive
Daring Sailor Ranked: Yes
Increase the defense of any ship your character sails by one
Tier: 2 per rank of Defensive Sailing.
Activation: Active (Incidental)
Ranked: Yes Tier 5
Before your character makes a Sailing check they may add a
number of h to the results to use this talent to add an Devil's Dice
equal number of s. The number may not exceed your
character’s ranks in Daring Sailor. Tier: 5
Activation: Active (Incidental)
Natural Ranged Weapon Ranked: No
Whenever your character Rolls The Bones they may
Tier: 2 spend 2 strain to roll 3 bone dice instead of the normal 1.
Activation: Passive They can choose any of the three dice to use for their
Ranked: No bargain.
Your character gains an innate Ranged weapon with a base
damage of Brawn +3 with a Critical Rating of 4, & a range
of Short.

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Equipment
D etailed in this section is the different types of
equipment found in the land of Karkuun. I will only
be going into detail on weapons with special mechanics.

Weapons & Armor

Melee Weapons
NAME SKILL DAM CRIT RANGE ENCUM PRICE RARITY SPECIAL
Cutlass Melee +3 2 Engaged 1 200 2 Defensive 1

Boarding Axe Melee +2 3 Engaged 2 170 1 Pierce 1, Vicious 1

Dagger Melee +2 3 Engaged 1 80 1 Accurate 1

Boaridng Pike Melee +4 4 Short 4 170 2 Prepare 1

Buckler Melee +0 6 Engaged 1 50 1 Defensive 1, Deflection 1, Inaccurate 1, Knockdown

Dussage Cutlass Melee +3 1 Engaged 2 1750 6 Vicious 3, Pierce 2

Cestus Brawl +1 4 Engaged 1 90 2 Disorient 3

Chakram Melee +2 3 Engaged 1 175 6 Unwieldy 3, Linked 1

Rapier Melee +2 3 Engaged 1 240 4 Pierce 2, Accurate 1

Boarding Pike
A boarding pike can be used to make melee attacks against
targets at short range (the difficulty remains Average
[dd
dd]), but it cannot be used to attack engaged targets.

Dagger
Daggers can be thrown using the following profile:
(Ranged; Damage +2; Critical 3; Range [Short]; Accurate 1,
Limited Ammo 1).

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Ranged Weapons
NAME SKILL DAM CRIT RANGE ENCUM PRICE RARITY SPECIAL
Pistol Ranged 6 3 Medium 1 300 3 Black Powder

Musket Ranged 8 3 Long 4 750 4 Black Powder, Pierce 1

Longbow Ranged 7 3 Long 3 450 2 Unwieldy 3

Hand
Ranged 5 2 Short 2 200 2 Pierce 1, Prepare 1
Crossbow

Boomstick Ranged 6 3 Short 3 900 5 Black Powder, Blast 4, Knockdown, Vicious 2

Bottle
Ranged 6 3 Medium 1 50 5 Blast 6, Limited Ammo 1
Grenade

Concussive 2, Cumbersome 4, Limited Ammo 1, Knockdown,

Hand Cannon Gunnery 12 2 Medium 8 2650 8
Inaccurate 3, Breach 1

Armor
TYPE DEFENSE SOAK ENCUMBRANCE PRICE RARITY
Heavy Clothes 0 +1 3 50 1

Plate 1 +2 4 1000 6

Leather 1 +1 2 450 4

Flared Blouse 1 0 1 40 1

Chainmail 0 +2 3 500 4

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Gear
G ear is handled a little bit differently in Gentlemen of
Fortune compared to the Genesys core rules. A pirate
can't be worrying about every tiny detail of gear, she has
Cooper's Kit
This kit contains everything a cooper needs to maintain
much more important things to keep track of. So listed the ship, and thus it's primarily used for carpentry skill
below in the gear table are a series of kits that one can checks. Some examples of items contained in this kit...
purchase. These kits give you all the tools and items needed Needle & Thread, Hammer, Saw, Ramming Iron, Pitch
to accomplish various tasks in the game. The list of items Ladle, Oakum, Belaying Pin, Marlinspike, Rope
with each kit is just a series of examples of items found in
each kit and is not an exhaustive list. When purchased the
kit also comes with a backpack.
Smithing Kit
This kit contains everything a person needs to craft small
items. It's primarily used for smithing skill checks. Some
Gear examples of items contained in this kit... Hammer, Tongs,
ITEM ENCUM PRICE RARITY Coal, Apron, Flint & Steel, Anvil, Knife, whetstone,
Navigator's Kit 3 450 6 quenching oil.

Cooper's Kit 5 250 1

Alchemist Kit
Smithing Kit 6 270 2 This kit contains everything one would need to brew a
Alchemist Kit 4 375 4
potion. It's primarily used for alchemy skill checks. Some
example of items included in this kit... Alchemy Set, Flasks,
Barber Kit 3 300 3 Parchment, Pen, Tongs, Spoon, Flint & Steel, Barrel,
Survival Kit 4 230 2
Shovel.

Priest Kit 3 325 5 Barber Kit

Mystic Kit 3 325 5 This kit contains everything a person needs to perform
Merchant's Kit 3 370 4
medical assistance as well as keep hair and beards trim.
Many of the tools in this kit look very similar to the tools in
Spyglass 1 200 4 the cooper's kit. This kit is primarily used for medicine skill
Fine Clothes 2 180 4
checks. Some examples of items included in this kit...
Needle & Thread, Saw, Pliers, Knife, Bandages, Barber’s
Rope 1 5 1 Grog (3), Bottle of Whiskey, Barrel of Leeches.
Backpack +4 50 3
Survival Kit
Barber's Grog 0 50 2
This kit contains everything a person needs to survive for
Extra Powder 1 50 2 some time in the wild. This is primarily used with survival
checks. Some examples of items included in this kit... Tarp,
Torches (3) 1 5 1
lodestone, Flint & Steel, Knife, Torch (3), Net, Rope,
Lantern 1 50 1 Waterskin, Blanket
Thieves Tools 1 0 1
Priest Kit
Pocket Watch 0 400 6
This kit contains everything a religious individual would
need to express and follow their faith. Some examples of
Navigator's Kit items included in this kit... Holy Water (3), Religious Texts,
Incense, Candles, Vestments, Religious Symbol, Chalk
This kit contains everything a pirate needs to plot a safe
course and read the stars. It's primarily used for navigation
skill checks. Some examples of items contained in this kit...
Sextant, Compass, Local Charts, Backstaff, Pen, Parchment,
Astrolabe, Protractor.

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Mystic Kit
This kit contains everything a practitioner of voodoo or
nature rituals might need for standard rituals and spells.
Some examples of items included in this kit... Magical
Texts, Spell Components, Talismens, Jar, Pen Parchment,
Tablet, Chisel, Chalk.
Merchant's Kit
This kit contains everything one would need to practice
the art of trade. Some examples of items included in this
kit... Scale, pen, paper, abacus, shipping logs, Wax, Wax
Seals, Lantern, Merchant’s Seal
Spyglass
The spyglass comes in many different makes, models, and
materials. But all serve the same basic purpose; they allow
you to see all the way into the horizon. When using a
spyglass your character removes bb bb added to perception
checks due to distance or clarity.
Fine Clothes
This set of clothes is for those that would like to look
presentable. When wearing fine clothes, your character
removes bb from any Charm, Deception, or Leadership
checks they make.
Pocket Watch
A fancy gold or silver watch that hangs from a chain. It let's
the owner know what time it is.
Thieves Tools
This set of tools gives one the ability to attempt to disarm
traps and pick locks.
Barber's Grog
This vile brew tastes even worse than bilge water, but the
doctor's medicine is never something to be shunned. This
grog can quickly recover wounds and restore faculties. But
the more often you drink the less effective the elixir
becomes. The first swig used on a character automatically
heals 5 wounds. The second swig only heals 4 wounds, the
third swig heals 3 wounds, and so on.
Extra Powder
Every good pirate worth his salt keeps a few extra bags of
black powder around. If a character's powder has become
wet, lost, or run dry because of hhh then this can be
used to replenish your stock.

Magical Implements
ITEM SKILL DAMAGE ENCUM PRICE RARITY Shrunken Head
Shrunken The best way to steal the strength of another is to kill them
Voodoo +0 0 750 6
Head
and shrink their head. Once their spirit has been released
Bone you just need to bind it to something. A piece of its former
Voodoo +2 1 350 4
Rattle home should do. Then all you need to do is raise up the
Mask of
shrunken head and summon the strength of this former
Misfortune
Voodoo +3 1 500 5 warrior.
Instrument Minstrel +0 1 200 3 When the user casts the Conjure spell to summon an
undead creature, adding the Summon Ally effect does not
Trumpet Minstrel +0 1 325 4
increase its difficulty. In addition, the creature remains
Tap Shoes Minstrel +0 0 475 5 summoned until the end of the encounter without your
character having to use the concentrate maneuver
Holy Icon Celestial +0 0 250 4

Censer Celestial +3 1 500 7

Pact
Celestial +2 1 2350 9
Dagger

Willow
Primordial +4 2 400 6
Branch

Feather
Primordial +0 0 750 7
Headdress

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Bone Rattle
This fine scepter has a cow skin rattle on the end filled with
bones. The bones inside aid in focusing spiritual energy
through the shaft and it makes a decent beat stick as well.
When your character casts a spell while using a bone
rattle, add bb to the check and adding the Close Combat
effect does not increase the difficulty. In addition, Attack
spells cast by your character increase their base damage by
two.
Mask of Misfortune
This mask is said to be etched with a nasty curse. That
those that stare into its eyes will be haunted by tricky spirits
that will ensure that victim has all manner of unluckiness
befall them.
When casting the Misfortune (Curse) effect the caster
does not increase the difficulty. Attack spells cast by your
character increase their base damage by three.
Musical Instrument
There are many different kinds of instruments in Karkuun.
Those with the proper magical knowledge and ability can
use use these instruments to empower their craft.
When your character casts a spell using the Minstrel
skill while using a musical instrument, adding the
Additional Target effect does not increase its difficulty.
Trumpet
This is a blue cone shaped device that when yelled into can
carry your voice far across the sea. A minstrel with the
proper training can even use this to carry his spells just as
far.
When your character casts a spell while using a
trumpet, the first two Range effects added to the spell do
not increase the spell’s difficulty.
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Tap Shoes
A pirate ship is a great place to practice one's tap. The
wooden decks make a fun stage for the joyful click and
clack of tap shoes. Although it can be distracting if you're
trying to focus.
When a minstrel user uses the counterspell maneuver
with these tap shoes they increase the difficulty of enemy
spells twice instead of once.
Holy Icon
These symbols can take many forms; from amulets to
statuettes. But regardless of what the icon looks like it can
evoke powerful magic if the user's devotion is strong
enough.
When casting a spell, adding any Celestial Only effects
increase the spell’s difficulty one less than they would
normally. In addition, the number of wounds healed by
heal spells cast by the user increases by two.
Censer
This metal incense burner has helped many to become
closer with their deities. One whiff of this and you'll feel
the power of a higher being fill your body and push you to
do more.
When adding the Haste (Augment) effect do not
increase the difficulty of the spell. Attack spells cast by your
character increase their base damage by three.
Pact Dagger
This ritual dagger has deep lines and patterns etched along
the blade, and the hilt is wrapped in a holy cloth. Although
they say it calls out to those that wield it; demanding blood.
While wielding this dagger the user is treated as having
the Blood Magic talent.
Willow Branch
A powerful druid can imbue great magical power in even
seemingly mundane items. Some stories even tell of a
shaman who could make the branches of the weeping
willow tree channel great power.
When your character casts a spell while using a willow
branch, the first Range effect added to the spell does not
increase the spell’s difficulty. In addition, Attack spells cast
by your character increase their base damage by four.

Feather Headdress
This headdress was carefully created by plucking but a
single feather from 15 different named and sacred birds
from across Karkuun. With enough focus and skill one can
summon the swiftness of the birds themselves through this
headdress
While wearing the Feather Headdress the primordial
caster can add the Swift (Augment) and Haste (Augment)
without increasing the difficulty.

Shofar
This is a poweful horn created from the horns of rams.
When properly respected and utilized the owner of a
shofar will find they are never without friends. Especially
the small and fur kind.
The caster with this implement can add the Additional
Summon (Conjure) effect without increasing the difficulty
and add one additional summons for each a . As apposed
to aa

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Ships & Vehicles
Seafaring Vessels
L isted in this section you'll find all manner of sea
worthy ships and other vehicles. All of these ships
come from different makers, cultures, and people.
Seven Sons Sloop
The Seven Sons Trading Company prides itself on making
sure all of their product arrives on time and in one piece.
Dali Junk This is most likely the reason why they have a disdain for
A sturdy and reliable sailboat originally invented by the pirates more than any other. This custom designed sloop is
Dalisilva. The hull is primarily made of softwoods from the nicknamed "Buccaneer's Bane" by local merchants; due to
jungle environment and built to compartmentalize. This the extra care taken to ensure fast speed, sturdy hull, and
makes the ship very resistant to taking on water. The nimble movements. Not to mention a small assortment of
rigging of the sails is designed to be able to move inward as cannons should the need arise. The nickname is a bit ironic
well as outward; allowing for a very flexible and easily though as these are some of the most commonly stolen
handled boat. The big downside is that all of this has left ships used for pirating.
little room for cargo or people. Even still you won't find a
more reliable ship for this price.
3 4 -2 1 2
3 3 -1 1 1
20 15
25 13 Full Crew 30
Full Crew 15 Skeleton Crew: 6
Skeleton Crew: 3 Price/Rarity: 45,000/5
Price/Rarity: 10,000/2 Consumables: 3 months
Consumables: 1 month Encumbrance Capacity: 75
Encumbrance Capacity: 35 Weapons: 4 starboard and 4 port Iron Cannons (Fire Arc
Weapons: 2 starboard and 2 port Iron Cannons (Fire Arc Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 6; Critical 3; Range
Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 6; Critical 3; Range [Medium]; Inaccurate 1).
[Medium]; Inaccurate 1). 2 starboard and 2 port Swivel Cannon (Fire Arc
1 starboard and 1 port Swivel Cannon (Fire Arc Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 10; Critical 5; Range
Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 10; Critical 5; Range [Short]; Personal Scale)
[Short]; Personal Scale)

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 Full Crew 235
Volluti Barge (A.K.A Vollies) Skeleton Crew: 60
Vollies are designed as a large oval or circle with raised Price/Rarity: 5,276,987/Only 1
gunwales; making the ship into a giant bowl shape. Then Consumables: 4 months
oar slits are carved into the sides, each separated by 10 feet. Encumbrance Capacity: 175
Then cannons are packed onto the vessel and spread evenly Weapons: 10 starboard and 10 port Iron Cannons (Fire
around the edge. Volluti then fill the boat with all manner Arc Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 6; Critical 3;
of muck, mud, water, animals, and plant life from their Range [Medium]; Inaccurate 1).
home swamp. The end result is large, slow moving, mobile 15 Starboard and 15 Port Iron Cannons with Chain
landmass brimming with guns. The major downside is that Shot (Fire Arc Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 3;
the ship is extremely hard to operate. That matters a little Critical 2; Range [Short]; Inaccurate 2, Breach 1, System
less when you always have cannons pointed toward your Damage).
enemy. 2 Bow "Drakes" (Fire Arc Bow; Damage 4; Critical 5;
Range [Medium], Accurate 1, Burn 3
4 2 -3 2 3

34 23
Full Crew 115
Skeleton Crew: 20
Price/Rarity: 93,000/7
Consumables: 1 year/∞
Encumbrance Capacity: 25
Weapons: 8 starboard and 8 port Iron Cannons (Fire Arc
Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 6; Critical 3; Range
[Medium]; Inaccurate 1).
2 Bow and 2 Stern Long Irons (Fire Arc Bow and Fire
Arc Stern; Damage 4; Critical 5; Range [Long], Accurate 1)

Captain Snapjack's Frigate "Red Nemesis"

Captain Snapjack is believed to be the son of the demon
Haephakus; it is no surprise that his ship is just as
terrifying. The legends say that Snapjack sailed his crew to
Davy Jones' locker and fought the Leviathan to raise this
ship from a watery grave. The ship belonged to an ancient
captain that was betrayed by his crew; they sank the ship
along with the captain. Men say that the ship doesn't
tolerate those who don't pay their respect, and will seek
vengeance on all who don't respect The Code. If you see this
ship coming you better raise the white flag and have a chest
full of gold doubloons set aside for her. Otherwise you'll
hear the roar of her cannons and not be long for this world.
Sulvit Dinghy
If you have a need for speed then look no further. These
dinghies have been engineered by the Sulvit family for
many generations. The end result is a ship that will get you
from Cape Lorning to Alabaster Port in 22 hours. Which is
for the best because you wouldn't be able to go much
longer without food and water if it took any longer. They
also make great life boats when you need to get away from
the buccaneers tearing your ship apart. When you're done
watching your ship sink to the bottom of the sea; just head
on over to Mandrake Harbor where they race these ships
and win yourself a gold medal.

Special Ability: Red Nemesis always receives

favorable wind against ships that don't pay tribute. This 2 5 0 0 2
gives her aa on all sailing checks against ships that don't
pay tribute. 13 8
Full Crew 3
5 3 -3 3 2 Skeleton Crew: 1
Price/Rarity: 1,250/1
Consumables: 1 Day
65 45 Encumbrance Capacity: 5
Weapons: None
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The Spellbook
T his section is going to detail a list of premade spells.
Players are not limited to only the spells listed here,
but are encouraged to use them as inspiration for creating
their own spells. This should also help give players an idea
of what kind of spells each magic skill has access too. For
instance; even though both Primordial and Voodoo
have access to conjure magic they can't conjure the same

C
things. Where Voodoo can raise the dead, Primordial
cannot. This section will also give a little bit more detail
into each of the different magic skills.

Celestial
C elestial magic is all about not using your own power,
but power granted by a celestial being. These range to
any of the powerful gods and demons that have existed
since close to the beginning of time. Celestials grant this
magic to those that exemplify the god's beliefs and will help
attain new worshipers. If your character does not follow
the will and tenants of their patron deity then they can find
their magical ability stripped away.
Celestial Unluck
Magic Action: Curse
Additional Effects: Misfortune
Difficulty: Hard (ddd
ddd)
The celestial caster points their finger at a foe. They
whisper a soft prayer that the target can hear inside their
mind. Once the prayer has concluded they feel a powerful
presence surround them. The target will quickly find
themselves running into all sort of bad luck. Almost as if
somebody was watching and has it out for them.
Purge The Wicked
Magic Action: Attack
Additional Effects: Holy/Unholy, Empowered
Difficulty: Daunting (dddd
dddd)
Bubon's Grace
Magic Action: Heal
Additional Effects: Restoration, Heal Critical
Difficulty: Daunting (dddd
dddd)
Bubon was a lesser known deity at the time until he
became famous at the battle of Careen Pass. It was a bloody
affair with no foreseeable hope of victory. It's said that an
avatar of Bubon herself came down and laid their hands
upon the fallen soldiers. They rose again with renewed
vigor and fought back the incursion. Many followers still
pray for even a fraction of this gift.
Crusader's Shield
Magic Action: Barrier
Additional Effects: Additional Target
Difficulty: Average (dd
dd)
The celestial caster quickly draws a sigil in ground formed
by 3 intersecting circles with a dot in the middle. Once
complete a large red barrier forms from the sigil and
protects the caster and those near her from damage.

This spell is the bane to the enemies of gods. The celestial

caster raises their weapon up into the sky and beckons
their Celestial for the power to smite their most hated foe.
A powerful beam of energy will fill the weapon as this
much power cannot be contained inside a mortal body.
The caster then plunges their weapon into the ground
where energy cracks through the earth until it finds its
target.
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Demonic Bloodlust
Magic Action: Augment
Additional Effects: Divine Health, Haste, Swift
Difficulty: Formidable (ddddd
ddddd)
This spell calls upon some of the most nefarious demons
on the lower plains of Hell. The caster has to cut a mark on
the back of his hand resembling a pentagram and yell out a
dark incantation. Once complete the mark glows orange
and a blue energy surrounds the caster. Their eyes turn red,
their nails lengthen, and their body takes on the stance of
an animal with a hunger for battle.
Mark of the Chosen
Magic Action: Utility
Additional Effects: None
Difficulty: Simple (-)
Many deities have their own symbols that denote them or
their followers. One of the easiest ways to determining
whom one worships is with this spell. Mark of the Chosen
has the caster draw the symbol of their deity with their
finger in the air in front of their forehead. Once complete a
small glowing symbol will float their for all to see where
their allegiance lies.
Minstrel
M instrel magic is one of the more esoteric ways of
taping into powerful energies. It requires the caster
to be creative and passionate. You can't just pick up a lute,
strum a few chords, and expect magic to flow from it. It all
centers at the user's ability to exert their creativity and
passion through a creative medium. Whether that is music,
dancing, poetry, or even knock knock jokes. This does
mean that if the user doesn't have the proper inspiration or
tools available, then they might find their magic much
harder to use.
Ruinous Song
Magic Action: Dispel
Additional Effects: None
Difficulty: Hard (ddd)
The minstrel caster pulls out their instrument and begins
playing a very odd song. It starts slow and quickly speeds
up, only to slow down again. It also seems that the user is
missing a few notes here and there. It's only too late do you
realize every time you hear a missed note your magical
barrier grows smaller and weaker.
Yura Who?
Consecration
Magic Action: Curse
Additional Effects: Custom
Difficulty: Daunting (dddd
dddd)
The celestial caster lets out a loud prayer, almost shouting
to the heavens themselves. Their first glows a bright yellow
and they slam it into the ground. A white light splashes out
from their fist and fills the area around the caster out to
Short Range. Nobody but those the caster has deemed
an ally (at time of casting) may pass through the
consecrated ground.
M
Magic Action: Heal
Additional Effects: Revive Incapacitated
Difficulty: Hard (ddd
ddd)
This is a great spell for getting unconscious people up in
the middle of a battle, or getting somebody out of bed. You
simply go up to the unconscious or sleeping person and tap
on their head with while speaking the magic words;
"Knock knock?" 'Who's there?' "Yura" 'Yura who?' "You're
a getting up from your nap now!"
The Xanarian Warrior Twist
Magic Action: Augment
Additional Effects: Haste, Additional Target
Difficulty: Formidable (ddddd)
This magical technique was created the a powerful warrior
tribe known as the Xanarian. They were famous for their
elaborate combat formations that others would mistake as
dancing. The technique involves moving one foot forward,
extending your arms away from your body, twisting your
hips, and then throwing your body weight around.
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 When you're sailing across rough sees and the rocking of
Annoying Whistle the boat keeps you up all night, you'll be really happy to
have a minstrel on your ship. With a simple lullaby you'll
Magic Action: Curse find yourself in dreamland much faster. Restful sleep is one
Additional Effects: Enervate of the most treasured gifts when you're a pirate.
Difficulty: Hard (ddd
ddd)
You know when you just can't get that annoying song out Open Sesame
of your head? This spell simulates that very well and against Magic Action: Utility
someone's wishes. All you have to do is whistle a very Additional Effects: Custom
common and annoying song and the target just won't be Difficulty: Varies based on lock difficulty
able to get it out of their head. It drives people crazy!
Every lock has a favorite song, and if you know what it is it
Soothing Lullaby will open for you. Some locks have a favorite instrument,
some a favorite joke, and some even a limerick. If you
Magic Action: Utility speak the proper one then the lock will unlock itself for
Additional Effects: None you.
Difficulty: Simple (-)

Primordial
P
rimordial magic is all about working with the natural
environment around the caster. Primordial casters Tree Friend
respect the balance of life and in turn it respects them. They
call upon the powers of the elements and nature to strike Magic Action: Conjure
down their foes or give them favorable wind. But Additional Effects: Summon Ally, Grand Summon
Primordial casters must be careful to maintain their respect Difficulty: Daunting (dddd)
of nature, or nature will in turn stop respecting them. One of the most potent abilities Primordial magic has
access to is the ability to call upon nature as an ally. This
Healing Rain spell exemplifies this more than any other. The caster needs
Magic Action: Heal to place his hand upon a nearby tree and speak to it as if to
Additional Effects: Additional Target, Range an old friend and ask for its aid. The tree will then sprout
Difficulty: Hard (ddd
ddd) arms, legs, and pull itself out of the ground. It will then aid
the caster in whatever way it can.
The Primordial caster can call down this spell by chanting
an ancient story to the sky. The story is a sad tale that
details a grove burned down by the anger of a fire
elemental. The only thing that quieted the raging inferno
was the tears of the sky.

Strangling Vines
Magic Action: Attack
Additional Effects: Non-Lethal, Ice
Difficulty: Hard (ddd
ddd)
With nothing but a stare the Primordial caster can cause
choking vines to sprout unexpectedly from below the
target. The vines wrap around the victim's throat and
limbs, cutting off their ability to flee and breathe.

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 One of the most common uses for Primordial magic is the
Rakshala's Gift ability to grow all sorts of medicinal herbs and spices.
Ephedra Lotus is a common plant that induces a euphoric
Magic Action: Augment effect that slightly numbs the body to pain. It's traditionally
Additional Effects: Primal Fury, Additional Target used in the creation of Barber's Grog, but the petals can be
Difficulty: Formidable (ddddd
ddddd) chewed for a more minor effect.
First used by druids from the Dubongo Jungle, this spell
uses the last energy of an ancient jungle beast known as Forceful Gale
Rakshala. Rakshala was hunted by poachers in the jungle Magic Action: Conjure
and her dying roar granted all the druids around her a Additional Effects: Custom
powerful gift. They turned into half-man half-tiger beings Difficulty: Easy (d
d)
with unmatched strength to defeat her murderers.
The Primordial caster begins by whipping a frenzy of wind
Ephedra Lotus with their hands. Once enough wind has been collected
they push their arms forward, throwing it at a target. A
Magic Action: Utility gust of wind berates the target knocking them prone.
Additional Effects: None
Difficulty: Simple (-)

Voodoo
oodoo magic is one of the most accessible on all of The Voodoo spellcaster calls out to her ghostly friends and

V Karkuun. It's been studied and documented for

thousands of years with all types of different combinations
of rituals, incantations, and components used. The human
begins violently retching spirits from her maw. She then
directs the spirits to different magical effects in the area.
Each ghost flies into a different magical effect and devours
nation of Viragnar has a more 'elegant' interpretation they it. Once satiated the spirits return to their rest.
call 'sorcery' the rest of the world relies on voodoo. This
type of magic taps into all sorts of different powers. It Friends on the Other Side
involves using components and rituals to channel different
magical effects from the magical energy in the air. It also Magic Action: Conjure
involves making bargains with minor spirits that roam the Additional Effects: Additional Summon, Range
land of the dead, a limbo that exists between the different Difficulty: Hard (ddd
ddd)
afterlives. If one is not careful they can easily be The Voodoo caster begins by stomping his feet and
overwhelmed or consumed by these powers. chanting "Rise, Rise, Rise!" to activate this spell. Once
complete skeletons begin crawling their way out of the
Cat's Milk Karma ground below. They will proceed to lash out angrily at the
Magic Action: Barrier closest living creature within their reach.
Additional Effects: Add Defense, Empowered
Difficulty: Formidable (ddddd
ddddd)
Taking a pint of Cat's Milk and waving your hand over the
jug you must speak the magic words, "a mother's blessing is
the greatest protection." Then you must splash all of the
milk onto the target; make sure not to miss a single drop.
As long as the milk is only from hairless cats the target will
be granted a powerful protection spell.

Nullifying Spirits
Magic Action: Dispel
Additional Effects: Additional Target
Difficulty: Formidable (ddddd
ddddd)

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Voodoo Doll
Magic Action: Attack
Additional Effects: Deadly, Manipulative
Difficulty: Hard (ddd
ddd)
By taking a personal item from the target such as a strand
of hair, love letter, or toenail clipping the Voodoo caster
can make an effigy. This effigy bears a striking resemblance
to the target and even shares its fortune. The caster then
proceeds to pummel, stab, shoot, kick, bite, and rip the doll.
Each strike causes the target to suffer the same fate as the
doll.
Spirit Door
Magic Action: Conjure
Additional Effects: Custom
Difficulty: Daunting (dddd
dddd)
The spirit door is one of the more misunderstood types of
spirits that roam the land of the dead. As long as you know
how to coax them out they can be invaluable allies. Their
favorite animal is the rooster, so if you offer them a rooster
spur they will appear before you. You can then step
through them and travel through the spirit realm to appear
anywhere within extreme range.

Bones of Fate
Magic Action: Curse
Additional Effects: Doom
Difficulty: Daunting (dddd)
Not everyone can have a favorable fortune; such as the
target of this terrifying spell. The Voodoo caster pulls some
bones out of their pack and rolls them across the ground.
The bones foretell a harrowing destiny for the victim. All
manner of misfortune and bad luck will follow them
wherever they go.

Oh, I got that!

Magic Action: Utility
Additional Effects: None
Difficulty: Easy (d)
Voodoo casters are famous for having all manner of
random ingredients and items on their person. Whenever
someone is looking for a spice to add to their soup, or
charm to hang from their earing the Voodoo caster always
has something in their pocket.

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New Beginnings Adventure
T he group of players arrive at the Haven Orphanage,
where all of them have either grown up at or spent a
lot of time helping out. The PC’s have all returned to
celebrate the birthday of the orphanage’s caretaker Saxon.
Each player will be given the chance to introduct their
character and have a brief interaction with Saxon and the
current children staying at the orphanage. Once each player
has had a chance to describe their character the story will
kick into gear quickly. Captain Missy “Eelskin”
Seaforge and her crew have discovered a way to drive the
Sea Guardians mad, and cause them to shurk their
protective duties.
She has discovered that the Sea Guardians protected the
island of Haven thanks to an ancient relic buried in an
ancient tomb deep below the island of Haven. A
beastmaster from hundreds of years ago known as
Alabaster Strithold had found a way to tame these
powerful beasts. He was burried below the island of Haven
along with his artifact. She has conjured a powerful spell
that disrupts the magical energy the relic gives off, which
sends the Sea Guardians into a wild rage. She then orders
her crew to storm the island, cutting through anybody that
gets in their way.
The PC’s will be immediately alerted to the invasion;
the sound of screams, cannons, and alarm bells impossible
to ignore. When they head into the town they will have the
opportunity to fight off the invaders and defend the
townsfolk of Haven. As they head in they will find Old
Sea Dog Jacobs; he will be doing his best to fend off the
invaders, but will need the assistance of the PC’s. Jacobs will
give the players the choice of either fleeing the island on a
sloop he’s hidden on the island & escorting the children to
safety, making a final stand against the enemie’s Frigate, or
investigating why the pirates are attacking.
Act 1: Happy Birthday
T he opening of this adventure begins at a birthday
party.This heartwarming occasion doesn't last long
when the sound of cannons, screams, and alarm bells fill
the town. The players should feel the need to quickly
respond and will see a crisis brewing all across the island.
They will need to fight their way through a mass of
brigands, helping people along the way. Until they reach
the center of town where they will meet up with Old Sea
Dog Jacobs.
If the players choose to sail in Jacobs’ ship against the
enemy frigate they will more than likely lose. If defeated
Jacobs loses his life and the PC’s are taken captive on
Missy’s ship. If they choose to flee with the children the
PC’s become members of Jacobs’ crew and sail off to find a
safe place to leave the children. If they investigate further
they will have the opportunity to question the pirates
and/or follow them to a new part of the island.
If the PC’s follow through with the investigation they
will come upon the ancient tomb of Alabaster Strithold;
with members of Missy’s crew pouring in. If the players are
quick to act they might be able to arrive at the tomb before
Missy’s crew. If they do they can setup an ambush for them
and prevent them from taking the relic. Either way they
will have to face off against First Mate Huxley. If the
players lose this encounter Huxley brings the relic back to
the captain and leaves the PC’s to their fate. If Huxley sees
the battle turning against him he will attempt to destroy
the relic while his crew members fend off the PC’s.
As long as the PC’s are not captured they will have quite
a few options of how to proceed. They can stay in Haven
and try to rebuild the damage done, turning Haven into a
static HQ for the PC’s. They can seek revenge on Missy and
hunt her down for the relic, but Jacobs will have no part in
this. Jacobs will offer the PC’s a place in his crew; he’s been
retired for many years but this experience and sparked the
adventuring spirit inside of him. If the players don’t want
to concede to Jacobs wishes then they can easily steal some
dinghy’s that the invaders left behind (assuming the PC’s
were victorious in their encounter with Huxley). If the
players lose and don’t want to concede to Jacobs they can
attempt to steal a ship from a member of the Haven
townsfolk, but this will put a black mark on them forever
from their home.
Haven Orphanage
This adventure assumes that most if not all of the players
either grew up in or have some familial connection to the
Haven Orphanage. The first scene gives the players a
chance to roleplay their characters for the first time and
potentially develop some childhood stories. Read or
paraphrase the following text to start the adventure.
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 Each of you has returned to the Haven Orphanage to celebrate
Saxon's birthday. The beloved caretaker of the orphanage has
always been so kind to all of the children here and nobody
would miss this big day. As each of you file in you see some
new and familiar faces. Colorful streamers and balloons hang
about, gently bouncing about the room.
This scene should give the players a chance to play their
characters for the first time. The caretaker, Saxon will be
personally welcoming all of the PC's and trying to include
them in the festivities.
Saxon (Rival)
The caretaker of the Haven Orphanage is has been in this
position for at least the last 75 years, but he looks like he's
been around much longer than that. He's an Iron Golem
with pieces of him covered in rust, some plates missing,
and some sharp edges. He's famously seen wearing a pair of
floral oven mitts over his hands; to make sure he doesn't
harm the children when he interacts with them. His
personality resembles that of a kindly old man on his death
bed. When confronted with the fact that golems do not age
he merely responds with "None of us will last forever, and
you should treat every day as if it were special."
If necessary for social encounters Saxon's motivations
are as follows; Safety for the children, Change to the
status quo, Compassion for others, Ignorance to the
outside world.
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4 1 2 2 1 3
6 16 1 1
Skills: Charm 3, Leadership 2, Statecraft 1, Medicine 2,
Smithing 2
Talents: Inspiring Rhetoric (Saxon can make an
Average (dd dd) Leadership check. Each s causes 1
ally within short range to recover 1 strain. Each a can be
spent to cause 1 ally to recover additional strain), Inspiring
Rhetoric (Improved) (Each ally affected by Inspiring
Rhetoric adds bb to their checks for 2 rounds).
Abilities: Artificial Construct, Inorganic
Equipment: Iron Fists (Brawl; Damage 6; Critical 4;
Range [Engaged]; Concussive 1; Disorient 3), Floral Oven
Mitts.
After the players have each had a chance to introduce
their character the party should be immediately interrupted
by the following text.
The party comes to a halt as the sound of screams fill the air
outside. An alarm bell from the town square ringing loudly for
everyone on the island to hear. As you make your way outside
you see a horrifying scene. Smoke billows from homes all over,
and cutthroats wearing blue bandana's attack villagers as they
flee.
Island In Peril
This will be a great opportunity to have the players try out
their various skills, both in combat and out of combat. The
players should be motivated to follow the trail of pirates
towards the town square, helping people along the way.
Mix and match the following encounters until you feel the
players are ready for the next stage.
Rancid Reef Pirate (Minion)
These are the rank and file crew of the Rancid Reef pirate
ship currently invading Haven. They have a lust for
treasure and enjoy bringing suffering to others. They are
the primary foes ransacking Haven. They are filling the
streets and carrying off anything that looks valuable. The
players should typically fight 3 minion groups of 3 as they
venture through Haven. They're not privy to master plan,
but can be interrogated for minor information.
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3 5 1 0
Skills: Melee, Ranged, Cool, Sailing.
Talents: Quick Draw (May draw 1 weapon or accessible
item as incidental).
Abilities: None.
Equipment: Cutlass (Melee; Damage 6; Critical 2; Range
[Engaged]; Defensive 1), Pistol (Ranged; Damage 6; Critical
3; Range [Medium]; Black Powder).
Rescuing Civilians
As the players make their way towards the town square
there will be no shortage of people to help. This is a great
opportunity to include almost every kind of skill check in
the game. It also creates a good way to gives the players
some rewards if the combats were more challenging than
expected. For each rescue encounter the players complete
they can be rewarded with anything from Barber's
Grog, Extra Powder, Advice or directions that
grants b b in the next encounter. If the players are
spending too much time on this task, start making the
situation around them worse and worse.
Skill Checks To Help Civilians
Easy (d d) Medicine check to apply first aid.
Hard (ddd ddd) Athletics check to clear
rubble.
Average (dd) Resilience check to get
through smoke.
Easy (d d) Leadership check to direct civilians
to safety.
Hard (ddd ddd) Perception check to find a
safe exit route.
Average (dd dd) Skulduggery check to
determine enemy paths.
Hard (ddd ddd) Carpentry check to build
makeshift wagons.
Easy (d d) Deception check to disguise
civilians as enemy pirates.
Hard (ddd) Primordial check to summon
fire quenching rain.
Average (dd dd) Celestial check to heal
injured civilians.
Dodging Cannon Fire
Cannon fire is bombarding the island from a brigantine
patrolling the shore unbeknownst to the players. They
should have to make periodic checks to respond to this any
various ways. An Easy (d d) Vigilance check to start
with failure leading to minor wounds and strain as
cannonballs whiz past them, or debris falls on them. As the
players continue to get closer and closer add in more kinds
of checks. An Average (dd dd) Coordination check
to dodge more incoming fire. With failure potentially
leading to an immobilized or staggered condition for 2
rounds.
If the players don't start taking precautions against the
incoming danger these checks should get progressively
more dangerous. Start upgrading d d into c c. A Hard
(ddd
ddd) Knowledge (Warfare) check can be used
to provide b b and upgrades by determining the attack
pattern. An Easy (d d) Athletics check to run past the
conflict can reduce the total number of checks needed to be
made, or provide b b to those checks as they run and jump
over debris and cannon fire.
The Town Square
After getting a chance to set the scene and allow the players
some time to play their characters they finally reach the
town square. This could potentially involve a social
encounter depending on the nature of the players. This
encounter will mostly involve the players catching up with
Old Sea Dog Jacobs. He'll get them up to speed on anything
they haven't already figured out. Once they have a meeting
together they'll work on their next plan. Which is where
this adventure can change direction rapidly.
Read or paraphrase the following as the players
approach the town square.
As you can see the tall bell tower clanging wildly you know
you're coming close to the town square. As you all get closer you
can see a jolly roger that looks like two skulls in an hourglass
shape waving atop a tall mast. As you look on ahead you can
see Old Sea Dog Jacobs getting overwhelmed by a large group
of pirates just outside the town hall.
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Old Sea Dog Jacobs (Nemesis)
Jacobs has been exploring the seas of Karkuun for almost
his entire life. At a young age he was picked up by Captain
Snapjack's crew and raised on that boat. Snapjack took a
liking to him as Jacobs was a fellow Der'certi, and Snapjack
was the only one of his kind on Red Nemesis. When Jacobs
finally earned his own ship he sailed under Snapjack's flag
until he got a little too greedy. He ransacked a Seven Sons
galleon and decided to keep the entire amount for himself,
and spent it on all manner of fabric, gems, & grog. Clearly
violating The Articles.
Jacobs has been on the run from Snapjack ever since;
and discovered that the Sea Guardians respond to certain
magical frequencies. He used his knowledge of Haven to
hide there for longer and longer periods of time. He quickly
became a local favorite for all the children, whom would
crowd around him for pirate stories. He found himself
getting softer and softer with each visit. Until he finally
careened his ship and retired.
2 3 3 2 2 4
4 18 14 2 1
Skills: Melee 3, Ranged 4, Leadership 3, Charm 3, Cool 2,
Sailing 3, Discipline 3, Negotiation 1, Statecraft 1.
Talents: Adversary 2, Daring Sailor 2 (Jacobs may add up
to hh to the results of a Sailing check to add an equal
number of s to the check), Full sail (Jacobs can make a
Hard (ddd) Sailing check to increase the speed of
a ship he's helming by 1 for 2 rounds up to a max of 5),
Parry 2 (Jacobs may suffer 3 strain to reduce the damage of
a melee attack by 4).
Abilities: Amphibious. Been Around the Block (Jacobs
has seen a lot in his days and even though his body gets old
his mind is as sharp as ever. Add aa to any Knowledge
checks).
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Equipment: Cutlass (Melee; Damage 5; Critical 2; Range
[Engaged]; Defensive 1), Pistol (Ranged; Damage 6; Critical
3; Range [Medium]; Black Powder), Bottle grenade
(Ranged; Damage 6; Critical 3; Range [Medium]; Blast 6;
Limited Ammo 1), Heavy Blouse.
Meeting With Jacobs
After finding Jacobs he'll be surrounded by 2 minion
groups with 4 Rancid Reef Pirates in each. The players will
find Jacobs injured after the encounter is resolved and he'll
recommend they go inside the town hall. If the players pass
an Average dd dd Knowledge (Statecraft) check
they will have recognized the jolly roger as coming from
the Skullshade Pirates. They're most famous for their occult
use of magic. Each a can be spent on the check to reveal
more information about their tactics and abilities.
If the players don't succeed on the check then Jacobs
will recognize the flag and share the basic knowledge with
the players. He'll proceed to describe how the Sea
Guardians have gone insane and are just thrashing about
wildly. Somehow the Rancid Reef ship is able to just barely
navigate past them. The ship is currently sailing around the
island and launching volleys of cannon fire. Jacobs does not
know why they are invading, but has no plans to stick
around.
This is where a crossroads in the adventure comes into
play; Jacobs will have seen what the players have done and
offer to take them on as crew. He'll offer to fit as many from
the orphanage as he can on his boat and take them to safety,
but not all of the orphans will fit. If the players want to stay
they can persuade Jacobs not to run off. He'll offer to prep
his ship for departure while the players find out what the
invaders are after. He'll direct them to the pirates streaming
into the jungle just outside of the town.
There is the possibility the party wants to go directly
after the Rancid Reef. In which case they will have to win
over Jacobs in a social encounter. For purposes of this
encounter Jacob's motivations are Safety as he has been
running for many years now, Death stalking him at every
turn, Independent and able to work by himself, but
Greed for treasure and adventure still fills his heart.
If the players choose to try and discover what the
pirates are after then proceed to the next act. If not; then
jump to the last act where it details the Rancid Reef ship
and crew. Although if the players decide to go up against
the Rancid Reef with Jacobs they will most likely be
defeated. If they are then Jacobs is killed in the conflict and
the player's are taken captive.
Act 2: The Hidden Relic
T he second act involves exploring the Tomb of
Alabaster Strithold, while chasing First Mate Huxley
and his lackeys. How the players handle this section will
greatly affect the narrative. The tomb is full of strange
creatures and beasts drawn to the relic at its heart. The
players should also experience the various other treasures
Alabaster earned in his adventures. The focus should
mostly be on exploration, with encounters thrown in to
keep the narrative moving forward.
Chasing The Cuthroats
Jacobs will direct the players to shadowy figures running
through the jungle outside Haven. This is particularly
strange because there's nothing of conceivable value in the
jungle.
As the players head towards the jungle read or
paraphrase the following...
As you approach the edge of the jungle the shadowy figures
bounding between the trees become more clear. The brigands in
blue bandanas seem to be combing through the jungle. They're
clearly looking for something.
You also notice a large silhouette among them. Someone
covered in gray fur, a long protrusion jutting from his face,
and long fingers with claws on the end. He seems to be
directing the brigands. Before you can react you see large
yellowed eyes face you; and you see them figures disappear
in a puff of shadowy smoke.
The players can begin searching the forest with an
Easy (d) Survival check. If they succeed they'll find
the the pirates have done a poor job of covering their
tracks. With a few minutes of searching they'll find a
minion group of 4 Rancid Reef Pirates. If the fight starts
turning sour one of the minions will break off and head for
Huxley; to warn him that they're being hunted through the
forest. If captured alive the pirates can be interrogated with
a Hard (ddd ddd) Coercion check. Success on this
check will reveal the identity of First Mate Huxley, and that
he's searching for the Tomb of Alabaster Strithold. They
won't know who that is though, outside of him being
important to the overall plan.
This is a great time to spend a and h on various
effects. The players can spend a to begin zeroing in on
Huxley's location; with a t immediately leading the
players to Huxley. If the players are unable to generate at
least 8 s over the course of various skill checks then
Huxley will reach the tomb before them. If the players are
able to capture or defeat Huxley then he will happily
bargain for his freedom.
The h on various checks can be used to get Huxley
closer and closer to his goal; with a d causing Huxley to
immediately find the tomb. As the players generate more
and more h they should find the jungle becoming harder
and harder to navigate, slowing their progress. As they find
themselves tripping on vines, getting their feet caught in
mud, or getting swarmed by insects.
If the players manage to capture Huxley then he will
spill the beans on his plan to find the relic in Alabaster
Strithold's tomb. He doesn't know anything about how
Captain Missy's magic works, or how she's disrupted the
Sea Guardians. He will help the players make their way
through the ruins as long as he's guaranteed his life will not
end today.
If the players do not capture Huxley they will eventually
be able to find the entrance to the tomb. If they do then
read the following aloud...
After braving the dark and humid jungle you see a strange
shape coming into focus ahead. As you get closer you see a the
skull of large animal jutting out of the landscape. As long as
you've grown up on this island you've never seen this before.
There's a faint green light shimmering from the skull's eyes.
As you peer inside you see a long path downwards into
the skull. Softly glowing fungus emitting a green light and
dotting the walls along the path.
The Tomb of Alabaster Strithold
While the players should definitely be focused on tracking
down Huxley there should be enough distraction inside the
tomb to make them want to explore. The next section will
detail the layout of the tomb, as well as what the players can
encounter along the way. The main thing to note is
whether or not the players have beaten Huxley here or not.
If they have then most of the traps are still armed. If they
arrive after Huxley they will have many clues left by dead
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 1. The Entrance
As you descend the long hall you notice the warm jungle dirt
2. Waterfall's Base
turns into cool stone stairs. The walls start becoming covered in
patches of stone tile. At the end of the path it opens into a large 3. Alabaster's Coffin
sprawling cavern. A strange mix of both natural dirt and
4. Needler Roost
smooth stone tiles seems to cover both the walls and floors.
You see a small stream flowing downward towards the 5. "Crew Quarters"
far side of the cavern; following towards the left. There's also
6. The Workshop
a break towards the right on the far side of the cavern, the
floor gently heading upwards. 7. The Galley

8. Upper Waterfall
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1. The Entrance
The Entrance to the tomb is primarily used to give the
players some clues as to what dangers they should expect if
they venture further in. If Huxley and his men have made it
to the tomb first, all of the traps in the entrance will already
be set off. If not then the players will have to navigate
through them.
If the traps are still active then as the players explore the
cavern they should periodically make a Hard (ddd ddd)
Vigilance check. If a player fails the check then small
lizards with large teeth sprout from the dirt and latch onto
the player. The victim suffers 1 strain damage for each
Teethsnap that remains attached each round. Each hh
rolled on the check causes 1 additional Teethsnap to latch
onto the victim. If the player succeeds then they are able to
jump onto a stone tile just as a cluster of Teethsnap pop up
from the dirt from their previous location.
If the players are actively being cautious then have them
make an Average (dd dd) Perception check. Success
on this reveals strange moving shapes in the dirt. There's
clearly something alive and moving in the dirt and the
stone tiles will be a safer path to walk on. With an
Average (dd dd) Survival check the player can
discover the creatures in the dirt are Teethsnap. Nasty little
lizards that burrow underground and swarm unsuspecting
prey that walk over them. If the player gets aa they recall
that Teethsnap love the small of grog-soaked meat. The
players can expend a Barber's Grog (or flip a story point to
have grog on them) to soak some meat and toss it onto the
dirt. This causes all of them to swarm the easy meal and
make The Entrance passable.
The players have two possible paths to take in this area.
If they follow the stream down the left path they will head
to the Waterfall's Base. If they head towards the rights
it will lead them to the top of the Upper Waterfall
2. Waterfall's Base
As the players follow the stream it will open up into
another large cavern, this one much taller than The
Entrance. They will be greeted with a tall waterfall to
their right and a large pool of water at its base. Small
streams starting at the pool trickle down to other areas of
the tomb. Rays of light also shine down from cracks in the
ceiling.
In the center of the pool is a statue of a large four legged
creature resembling a mix between a bear & boar. It has
ruby eyes & the tusks are made of gold. Any player
approaching the pool makes a Daunting (dddd dddd)
Discipline check as powerful energy overwhelms
them. It's obvious the energy comes from the statue.
If the players investigate further there are a few checks
to be made. A Hard (ddd ddd) Survival check reveals
this statue to be a Stone Brask. As long as the players stay
out of the pool it will stay in stasis.
Stone Brask (Rival)
A Stone Brask spends most of its time in a stone-like
stasis; they like to rest and hate being disturbed. They only
wake up once every decade or so to try and find something
shiny to add to themselves. Once they've found something
sufficiently shiny they return to their stasis. Other animals
can commonly be seen making their homes on and around
Stone Brasks. As long as their chosen resting place is left
undisturbed they are not a threat. Those that are willing to
brave a fight with one have the potential to collect the
treasure that a Stone Brask has collected.
If the Stone Brask is defeated the players can make a
Hard (ddd) Athletics check to dislodge the rubies
and golden tusks wedged into the creature.
4 3 1 2 2 1
5 19 0 0
Skills: Brawl 2, Athletics 3, Vigilance 2, Perception 3,
Resilience 3.
Talents: Adversary 1, Swift (The Stone Brask does not
suffer penalties for moving through difficult terrain.
movign through it at at normal speed).
Abilities: Charge! (Add aa to Brawl & Athletics
checks if the Stone Brask spends a move maneuver before
making them), Silhouette 2.
Equipment: Claws & Tusks (Brawl; Damage 6; Critical 3;
Range [Engaged]; Knockdown; Vicious 1)
There are three exits in this room. The one that leads
back to The Entrance towards the south, to the north is
a series of platforms that lead to The Galley, and to the
west is a wide hallway leading towards the Rune
Exchange.
7. The Galley
This entire area is a massive stockpile of food that the
animals living in the tomb have gathered. If the players
want to reach this area though they'll have to traverse a
series of platforms, walk along the narrow ledge, or
discover the magical secret Strithold left here.
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 There are three ways to try and get into this area; the
first is a series of stone pillars rising out of a massive chasm
separating The Galley and Waterfall's Base. A Hard
(ddd
ddd) Athletics check will allow a player to hop,
skip, and jump their way across the pillars. If the player
wants to try and balance across the thin ledge that follows
the tomb wall they will need to pass a Daunting
(dddd
dddd) Coordination check. Anybody with
knowledge of magic should make an Average (dd dd)
Mysticism check; the success of which reveals a series
of magical sigils that are placed on each pillar, and along the
walls. If the player expends 3 strain to charge the sigils then
the sigils peel off the wall and form into a large elephant
like creature that will extend across the chasm. The players
can then cross safely.
If the players are able to safely reach the room at the end
they'll find a large pile of food that fills up almost the
entirety of the room. Most of the food is rotten and the
players will need to pass an Average (dd dd) Resilience
check to stand the stench. If the players can stomach it
then they'll find while most of the food is not fit for
humanoid consumption they'll find a large quantity of rare
alchemical components. Various fungus, animal spit, bile, &
remains.
The only exit to The Galley is the one to the south
that leads back to the Waterfalls' Base.
9. Rune Exchange
This is the most magically active area in the entirety of the
tomb. It's a magical security system to protect two specific
chambers; the "Crew Quarters" and The Workshop.
The trick is that it was designed to allow the animals that
make the tomb their home able to pass without any issue.
The entire area is covered in very obvious runes on every
surface.
As soon as the players step into this area they will be
greeted by an ominous message carved into the floor. Read
the following message aloud...
All ye who enter here, beware! If ye be plunderers then turn
back now. Thar be no treasure ahead for ye. This here be a
refuge for the critters that treat my home as theirs. Ahead be
their private chambers and I ain't gonna stand for anybody
ruinin' MY precious babies home. Consider yerself warned.
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If the players do not head the warning and step into the
chamber anyway then they will be greeted by a magical
snake trap. Anybody that enters has to make a Hard
(ddd
ddd) Vigilance check; if failed the sigils on the
floor will turn into a large pile of snakes and begin biting
into the players. Anybody bitten has to make a Hard
(ddd
ddd) Resilience check and takes 4 strain (not
reduced by soak).
There are a few different ways to bypass the Runic
Exchange; the first is with a Daunting (dddd dddd)
Mysticism check. If successful the player is able to
determine the runic pattern and can use their magic skill to
disrupt the magical ritual. The alternative is an Average
(cc
cc) Skulduggery check to determine & navigate
a safe path through the crucible of runes. Any h or d on
either checks should be spent to either set off runes, have
wandering animals jump them, suffer wounds, or lose gear.
There are 3 exits while in the Rune Exchange; to the
east is the way back towards the Waterfall's Base,
towards the south is the The Workshop, and to the east
lies the "Crew Quarters".
5. "Crew Quarters"
This is the area that Alabaster affectionately referred to as
the crew quarters for his crew; his entire crew was made up
of animals. This entire area is filled with a large assortment
of nooks, crannies, small burrows, nests of hay & straw.
The animals in this section are fairly harmless, but should
all be fairly rare. They'll shy away from the party as they
enter this area.
This area doesn't pose any real danger to the party; in
fact if a player can succeed at an Average (dd)
Survival check they can even interact with the animals.
If the player manages to befriend the animals in here they
will be more than willing to help the party safely navigate
the rest of the tomb, as long as the players have noble
intentions. This is a great time to introduce some potential
animal companions to the party if there's any interest.
Otherwise they will just help the players navigate the rest
of the tomb.
The only exit to this room is the one the party entered
from leading back to the Rune Exchange.
6. The Workshop
This area is primarily for those that are familiar with the
Mysticism, Smithing, or Carpentry skills trained.
It's a workshop where Alabaster designed and created all of
his magical and mechanical creations. The only downside
is that animals have been living here for the last few
hundred years.
 Any magically inclined character can make a Hard
(ddd
ddd) Mysticism check to discern a set of inert
runes. These runes can be used to store powerful magical
effects and are necessary in the creation of many magical
items.
While most of the actual workshop itself (including the
tools inside) are long since destroyed and unusable a
particularly keen eye can pick out the good stuff. With a
Hard (ddd
ddd) Perception check an artisan cooper's
kit can be discovered. This kit is full of some of the finest
tools available and provide a b
b to Carpentry checks
when used.
Outside of the items listed above this is a great
opportunity to have the players to either find or create
single use items. Listed in the box below will be some
examples of single use items players should be able to forge
or find.
Workshop Items
Pouch of Fire Shot: Grants a firearm the Burn 3
quality until the end of the encounter.
Sharktooth Oil: Grants a melee weapon the
vicious 5 quality for 3 rounds.
A case of Thousand-Year Grog: Some of the
purest and most delicious grog.
Rune of Animal Speech: Gain the ability to
talk to animals until the end of the encounter.
Grizzleback Cloak: Armor that grants 1 defense
and a b b to Survival checks that involve
surviving harsh climates.
Snake Cannon: A Hand Cannon that uses snake
runes as ammunition.
Rune of Slow Fall: Can be used as once out of
turn to grant the user and 4 others immunity to fall
damage for 1 round.
The longer the players search and spend time here the
harder and harder the checks should become as they use up
material and rummage through animal waste. Animals will
also continue to come and go, and if spooked or startled
will not think twice about swarming the players.
The only exit to The Workshop is the one the
players entered from the Rune Exchange.
9. Upper Waterfall
This area is the brightest section of the tomb. It's near the
ceiling with cracks of light from the surface pouring down.
Small flying critters will crawl through the cracks, diving
into the water and down the waterfall. There's a strong
current running through the tomb & down the waterfall,
but the players are able to walk along land along the
southern wall.
As the players make their way down the river they will
stumble upon a large rope bridge that goes across the
water. If Huxley has made it into the tomb first then there
will be 2 minion groups of 1 Rancid Reef Pirate each on the
other side of the bridge. With an Average (dd)
Stealth or Skulduggery check the players can get
across the bridge before the pirates can cut it. A Hard
(ddd) Athletics check can also be used to run
across before they can cut the bridge. For Every hh rolled
from any checks made during the encounter draw the
attention of a Needler from the Needler Roost.
Needler
These are nasty blood sucking creatures that like to
dwell in damp caves. They look like a mix between a
hummingbird and a mosquito. They are fast fliers and hard
to get rid of once they've found a good food source.
3 2 1 1 2 1
5 19 0 0
Skills: Brawl 2, Athletics 3, Vigilance 2, Perception 3,
Resilience 3.
Talents: None.
Abilities: Flight, Bloodthirst (When inflicting wounds
with its Proboscis, it heals an equal number of wounds),
Silhouette 0.
Equipment: Proboscis (Brawl; Damage 5; Critical 3;
Range [Engaged]; Vicious 1).
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3. Alabaster's Coffin
As the players get past the Upper Waterfall and over the
rope bridge they'll find a long tunnel that will lead straight
to the end of the tomb. If the Huxley beat the players to the
tomb then he'll be waiting by Alabaster's coffin. He'll know
they are pretty dangerous by the fact they got this far. He'll
do anything he can to try and keep himself alive. He'll have
to choose who he thinks is more dangerous, the players or
his captain.
If the players beat Huxley here then modify the
situation. This will be a great place to prepare an ambush.
Based on how the players did earlier he may have little to
no knowledge that somebody beat him to the punch. They
can use plenty of items around the room to prepare or lure
him into traps. The players can also try and secure the relic
for themselves. Discerning how the relic works is a
Formidable (ddddd) Mysticism check. This
check reveals the relic emits a magical frequency that must
calm or please the Sea Guardians.
To actually remove the relic safely will require the use
of either a special magic item, or knowledge of a magical
skill. A Daunting (c cddd
ddd) Any Magic Skill
check will cause the players to be able to safely remove
the relic. If the players do not succeed on the Mysticism
check to identify the relic, then upgrade the check twice.
Any h on the check should be spent damage the relic or
worsen the situation greatly, with d meaning the relic is
destroyed.
If Huxley beats the players to the final chamber then he
shouts at the players in an angered and grumbling voice as
they advance towards the final chamber.
You should have just minded your own business. We would
'ave been happy to take what we want and leave, but noooooo.
You 'ad to follow me an' me crew in 'er. Well yer too late, we got
what we came fer! So ye just better shove off before find
yerselves beggin' fer mercy!
As you round the corner and enter the chamber you're nearly
blinded by the bright golden light in the room. As your eyes
take a moment to adjust you see a bright room with piles of
jewels, gold, and antiquites spread about the room, but leading
towards a large gilded coffin in the center of the room.
Standing next to the coffin is a half-wolf man with gray fur
surrounded by a group of the blue bandana brigands.
As soon as the players enter the room they'll see Huxley
and his crew trying to dislodge the relic. Huxley will put a
stop to his actions for a moment to try and engage the
players in a social encounter. He doesn't want to spill
any blood if he doesn't have to. The lead up into the room
is a great way to start the encounter without the players
charging into a combat. Huxley knows he can't go back to
his captain without the relic, so getting him to leave with
nothing would be a death sentence for him. But he is more
than willing to bargain for protection, money, or power.
First Mate Huxley (Rival)
Huxley is a middle aged Ulu'vir (Half-Wolf) that has
been a member of the Skullshade pirates for about half of
his pirating career. After spending some time as a bilge rat
he worked his way up the later with his silver tongue and
quick wit. He knew how to push all the right buttons to
keep everyone happy. It wasn't until he was stationed on
the Rancid Reef under Captain Missy "Eelskin"
Seaforge did things start turning south. She was the one
that inflicted the Ulu'vir curse upon him, and has little love
for her. But he knows the price of failure.
Huxley just wants Belonging among a fine crew and
good company, but he's been forced into a situation where
Failure means losing everything. He's survived this long
with his Witty tongue, but his Deceptive nature has
made it hard to stave the wrath of others.

After making this claim the players should each make a

Hard (ccd) Vigilance check to try and notice
that Huxley is not telling the entire truth. While he has
made it to the tomb he hasn't secured the relic yet. If the
players press on then they will eventually reach the
chamber where both the relic and Alabaster's coffin reside.
As they approach they should see bright golden lights
ahead, reflecting off the vast pile of treasures.
As they enter the room read the following...
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2 3 2 3 2 4
4 13 1 1
Skills: Coercion 2, Brawl 1, Ranged 1, Deception 2,
Leadership 2, Negotiation 3, Cool 2, Vigilance 1.
Talents: Adversary 1, Scathing Tirade (Huxley can make
an Average (dd dd) Coercion check. Each scauses 1
enemy within short range to suffer 1 strain. Each a
increases the strain suffer by 1 to 1 target).
Abilities: Power of the Moon (When exposed to the
light of a full moon, Huxley's wolf blood becomes hard to
control. His Brawn and Agility increase by 1, but his
Willpower and Intellect decrease by 1. His Bite & Claw
attacks gains +1 Damage and lowers the critical rating by 1).
Equipment: Bite & Caw (Brawl; Damage 4; Critical 3;
Range [Engaged]; Vicious 1), Shortened Pistol (Ranged;
Damage 6; Critical 3; Range [Short]; Black Powder, Reduce
difficulty to conceal this weapon by 1), Leather Armor.
If the players engage in the social encounter then
Huxley is more than willing to try and work out some sort
of deal. He's very partial to the idea of gaining some sort of
protection from his captain. He knows that Captain Missy
has used some sort of magic to disrupt the Sea Guardians,
and that this relic has some sway over them. He's not a
magical expert himself so he only knows what snippets he's
been told or eavesdropped on. If he sees the situation going
south he's more than willing to destroy the artifact, and
blame the players for it. Huxley will first rely on
Negotiation checks.
If the players refuse the social encounter and engage in
combat then they will have to fight Huxley in addition to 5
minion groups of 2 Rancid Reef Pirates. Feel free to change
out the weapons of these groups to a mix of cutlasses,
boarding axes, bucklers, or maybe even boarding pikes (all
listed on page 16 in GoF). Huxley will spend his actions
doing Leadership checks to command the minion
groups, while he spends his maneuvers trying to dislodge
the relic using a special magical tool given to him. He may
or may not rely on his Scathing Tirade depending on
the flow of the encounter.
It will take 3 rounds for Huxley to dislodge the artifact,
with each t rolled by the players to increase that time, or
decrease it if spent by the enemy. Each d rolled by the
players can decrease the time it takes for Huxley, or if rolled
by the enemy it can increase the time. Be sure to use the a
and h to include the various pieces of treasure, objects,
and maybe even animals laying around the room.
If Huxley manages to dislodge the relic then he will
immediately threaten to destroy it to get the players to back
off. He's confident that he can convince the captain it was
the players fault if the relic is damaged. He'll try get the
players into a social encounter and begin negotiation for
their lives, or the lives of their loved ones (which can be
learned by spending a and h during the encounter).
Treasure in the Tomb
Once the encounter is resolved the players will have the
chance to loot some of the treasure from the coffin room.
There should be a large mix of gold, jewels, artwork, gems,
etc. but little to no doubloons. The exact amount of
Treasure Rating is based on the total encumbrance of
the party plus 5. So there should be more treasure than the
party can physically carry, even if they abandoned all of
their gear.
Example Treasure Rating
If the party's total encumbrance added together is
28, then there would be 3 treasure rating worth of
loot in the room, plus some loose items.
The players should be tempted by the mass of wealth,
with the tomb shaking and rumbling as the Sea Guardians
bash against it. If the players did not explore the entire
tomb then there's also the possiblity of Skullshade pirates
still inside the tomb.
Outside of the treasure if the players defeated the pirates
and Huxley they're welcome to try out any weapons lost in
the conflict. Another good reason to keep their assortment
of weapons more diverse and interesting. Huxley also has a
modified pistol on his person; the barrel has been
shortened making it easier to conceal, but decreasing it's
range.
Also hidden in room is a treasure map. The players
won't have time to study every detail on the map, but it
clearly leads to a treasure located on the continent of
Solinificum, across the Colossal Sea and far from Haven.
The map can easily be changed to any location, but it serves
as a great incentive to get the players off Haven.
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Resolution of the Tomb
If the players manage strike a deal with Huxley and leave
the relic where it is, then move on to Act 3. But the
players will have the aid of Huxley, or whatever deal they
struck with him. They'll need to prepare for an
engagement with Captain Missy "Eelskin" Seaforge
as the Sea Guardians will still be acting erratically and pose
a threat to everyone, as well as the pirates looting the
island. If the players defeat Huxley and leave the relic intact
the outcome is the same, but without the help of Huxley.
If the relic is destroyed it turns all of the Sea Guardians
into enemies. They will turn from confused into angry
beasts as they no longer have their soothing relic, and the
violent aftershock of Missy's interaction with it. They will
immediately turn on everyone and even begin attacking
the island. With enough time they will turn Haven into a
ruin. Missy will suspect something and may try to venture
onto the island herself, but if it's too dangerous she will call
everyone back to the ship and leave.
As long as the relic is left intact the situation will stay
mostly the same. The players have enough time to
investigate the current room, but if they spend too long
then it should have dire consequences for what happens
back on the surface.
Act 3: The Rancid Reef
R egardless of how the players have handled the
situation up until now; the Rancid Reef is still circling
the island and causing all sorts of chaos. The players will
have to either make their final stand, or run away. This
entire act is completely determined by the players have
dealt with each situation. If they allied with Jacobs they
might be able to use his boat to attack the Rancid Reef. If
they allied with Huxley he can provide valuable
information about Missy and the Rancid Reef. If the relic
was destroyed then Haven is beyond saving and the players
have to evacuate.
Leaving The Tomb
First you'll need to determine exactly how the actions of
the players up to this point have potentially altered the final
confrontation. If the relic was destroyed for any reason read
the following aloud.
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Once the players are ready to leave, there is a clear
passage just past the coffin. If the players step into it it
activates a teleportation rune that sends them back to the
jungle on the surface near the town's edge. If they try and
discover the entrance to the tomb again it will be obscured
by magic for the time being. Read the following once the
players leave.
Once you've had your fill of the tomb you can feel the island
shaking violently every few minutes. It must be getting worse
back on the surface. You make your way into the chamber just
past the coffin and step onto a large rune on the ground; it
shimmers for a moment and then you feel your body whisked
away to the surface.
You find yourselves back at the edge of the jungle, where
it meets Haven. The sun is now rising up from the horizon
as the morning glow forces your eyes to adjust. You see the
Skullshade pirates have been hard at work and much of the
town is now in flames or ruins.
R
The ground beneath your feet is shaking, and you're finding it
hard to keep balance. You see the Sea Guardians have shifted
from erratic to violent behavior. The Skullshade ship in the
harbor having stopped its cannon fire and now attempting to
dodge the blows of the large creatues.
Before you can breath a sigh of relief you notice that
some of the Sea Guardians are throwing themselves into the
island. The ships in the harbor either being smashed into
each other or from the monsters barreling through them.
If the relic is either safely removed or remains
undamaged when the players leave then read the following
aloud.
With the pirates routed and their plans foiled there remains
only one more threat to Haven. The Skullshade pirate vessel
that circles the island and the strange ritual that drives the Sea
Guardians mad.
 The next step is to determine which series of events the
players will either have to face or potentially choose to
make. This section will detail how to handle each type of
encounter the players might need to overcome. Use the
same adversary and ship stat blocks across the various
encounters as needed. If the players decided to head
straight for the Rancid Reef after Act 1, then look directly at
the Face Off Against The Rancid Reef.
Rancid Reef Crew (Minion)
These make up the primary deckhands and crew that
steer and control the ship and its weaponry. They're not
particularly useful in hand to hand combat and all of the
crew good at boarding are scouring Haven. There should
be anywhere from 2-3 groups of Rancid Reef Crew
manning a particular station. With a large number of crew
on land there are less on the ship than normal.

Face Off Against the Rancid Reef 2 3 1 2 2 2

If the players head straight for an encounter with the
Rancid Reef ship then they will have a hard fight against
them. Defeating this ship and its captain and crew is the
only way to ensure the absolute end of this conflict. If that 3 5 1 0
wasn't difficult enough both parties will have to contend
with the raging Sea Guardians thrashing about. Both ships
should be forced to make a periodic Hard (ddd ddd) Skills: Cool, Gunnery, Sailing, Carpentry, Smithing.
Sailing check to dodge the monsters. Also apply plenty
of b
b and bb based on the flow of the encounter. Talents: None.

Rancid Reef Abilities: None.

This ship has made a name for itself in recent years as a
terrible sight within the Colossal Sea. Its black hull and Equipment: Boarding Axe (Melee; Damage 4; Critical 3;
purple sails atop two tall masts a sign of what's to come. Range [Engaged]; Pierce 1, Vicious 1), Pistol (Ranged;
This brigantine has been customized to carry more crew Damage 6; Critical 3; Range [Medium]; Black Powder).
and prisoners compared to other brigs. Because of this it
also has less guns and cargo space than a typical brigantine. Rancid Reef Occultist (Rival)
These are the personal minions of Captain Missy
"Eelskin" Seaforge. She personally trains them in the
ancient practice of Voodoo. They're primary job is to infuse
4 3 -2 2 1 the ship with dark power and serve to defend the ship in a
close encounter. There should be no more than 3 of these
running around the deck helping various crew or
30 19 augmenting the ship.
Full Crew: 90
Skeleton Crew: 20
Price/Rarity: 68,000/Only 1 1 2 3 2 2 2
Consumables: 2 months
Encumbrance Capacity: 40
Weapons: 6 starboard and 6 port Iron Cannons (Fire Arc
Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 6; Critical 3; Range 1 12 1 1
[Medium]; Inaccurate 1).
Skills: Discipline 1, Knowledge (Mysticism) 1, Vigilance 1,
Voodoo 2.

Talents: None.

Abilities: Siege Caster (For +dd dd the Occultist can

extend the range of their spell to Short on the planetary
scale for purposes of targeting a building or vehicle).

Equipment: Mask of Misfortune (When casting a Curse

with the Misfortune effect the Occultist does not increase
the difficulty), Flared Blouse.
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Spells: Rancid Reef Occultists can choose any magic Spells: Missy can choose any magic action allowed for the
action allowed for the Voodoo skill, and may select Voodoo skill, and may select additional spell effects as
additional spell effects as normal. The spells they use most normal. The spells they use most often are the following:
often are the following:
Grasp of the Grave (choose a target within short range
Curse of Davy Jones (choose a ship within short range and make an Average (dd dd) Voodoo check and if
and make an Average (dd) Voodoo check and if successful the target takes 6 damage plus 1 per s, and the
successful the target ship adds b
b to any checks involving target is moved 1 range band per a).
the ship. In addition the Occultist can change one b
b to a
face displaying f.) Spirits Protect This Ship! (choose a ship within engaged
range of Missy and make a Formidable (ddddd ddddd)
Bottled Flame (choose a target within short range and Voodoo check and if successful the target ship reduces
make Daunting (dddd dddd) Voodoo check. If all damage taken by 1 and an addition 1 per ss, and gains
successful the target takes 6 damage plus 1 per s, with the +3 defense).
Burn 1 quality.)
Rise, minions! (Missy makes a Hard (ddd ddd)
Captain Missy "Eelskin" Seaforge (Nemesis) Voodoo check and if successful summons 2 undead or
Captain Missy "Eelskin" Seaforge is a Nani'mar (Sea spiritual creatures within short range, and 1 additional
Dwarf) that has been the captain of the Rancid Reef for 4 creature per aa).
years, and she's been a member of the Skullshade pirates for
about 8 years. She quickly made herself stand out as it's rare
to see a Nani'mar leading a pirate ship. She's also become
one of the most powerful Voodoo practitioners in the
region. She's never shy to show off her power and make
you feel inferior.
She's famous for her cruelty and penchant for taking
prisoners. While some would view this as a blessing, those
that have heard the tales know better. She takes prisoners
to use in her wicked experiments and further her
knowledge of magic. It's not uncommon for her crew to
become victims if the hold is short on prisoners.

1 2 4 2 3 1
Undead Crew or Spirit (Minion)
2 2 1 2 1 1
1 13 18 1 1

Skills: Coercion 2, Discipline 2, Knowledge (Mysticism) 2 5 0 0

3, Melee 2, Vigilance 2, Voodoo 3
Skills: Melee, Perception, Ranged, Resilience, Vigilance
Talents: Adversary 2, Necromancy (when Missy uses the
conjure magic action, it gains the Summon Ally effect with Talents: None.
no increase in difficulty. All creatures the characters
summons must be undead or spirits).
Abilities: Undead, Undying (may spend hhh from
Abilities: Amphibious, Dark Vision. any check made by a PC to return one previously defeated
minion to an existing minion group. Spend d to return 2
Equipment: Bone Rattle (+2 damage damage to magic minions).
attacks; add b
b to all magic actions; add the close combat
effect with no increase in difficulty), Ritual Dagger (Melee; Equipment: Boarding Axe (Melee; Damage 4; Critical 3;
Damage 3; Crit 3; Range [Engaged]; Accurate 1, Vicious 1), Range [Engaged]; Pierce 1, Vicious 1), Pistol (Ranged;
Witch Doctor Attire (+1 defense), Mystic Kit. Damage 6; Critical 3; Range [Medium]; Black Powder).
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Jacob's Leaky Pig
While the players are welcome to try and steal a dinghy
from Haven's port they're not the most seaworthy vessels.
Old Sea Dog Jacobs has his ship secretly careened on the
opposite side of the island. If the players convinced him not
to run off then he will have prepped the ship to sail and
returned it to the sea as the tide came in. He'll be waiting
on the southeast horn of the island for them.
The players can use this opportunity to either just try
and evacuate, or go head first into the Rancid Reef.
Regardless of their choice the players should have to
contend with the Sea Guardians, the Rancid Reef, or Both.
As long as Captain Missy is still conscious and able to
perform her ritual the Sea Guardians will be erratic and
dangerous. Outside of the normal difficulty in passing
them.
The Leaky Pig
The Leaky Pig is a single masted sloop designed for one
very important purpose; to keep Jacobs alive. She's a
heavily customized Seven Sons Sloop; where some of the
cargo has been opened up to make room for more
cannons. The crew quarters has also been shrunk to
reinforce the hull with more braces and beams. She sports a
light brown hull with a soft yellow sail.
3 4 -2 1 1
24 16
Full Crew: 25
Skeleton Crew: 6
Price/Rarity: 53,000/Only 1
Consumables: 2 months
Encumbrance Capacity: 50
Weapons: 6 starboard and 6 port Iron Cannons (Fire Arc
Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 6; Critical 3; Range
[Medium]; Inaccurate 1).
2 starboard and 2 port Swivel Cannon (Fire Arc
Starboard and Fire Arc Port; Damage 10; Critical 5; Range
[Short]; Personal Scale).
Sea Guardian (Nemesis)
These are enormous creatures that rival the size of
ships. Their bodies are built to be strong, fast, and deadly.
These creatures roam the Colossal Sea primarily around
Haven because of the large abundance of prey and habitat.
There's also a magic relic that draws them towards the
island. If anything gets too close to them or their habitat
they become immediately hostile.
5 4 2 3 2 4
11 32 24 1 1
Skills: Athletics 3, Brawl 4, Discipline 3, Resilience 4,
Vigilance 2.
Talents: Adversary 1.
Abilities: Aquatic, Silhouette 5, Terrifying (at the start of
the encounter, all opponents makes a Hard (ddd ddd)
fear check).
Equipment: Massive Jaws (Brawl; Damage 12; Critical 2;
Range [Engaged]; Ensnare 2; Vicious 4), Tail & Fins
(Brawl; Damage 10; Critical 4; Range [Engaged];
Knockdown).
If trying to flee past the Sea Guardians should be a series
of competitive Athletics (for the Sea Guardians) vs. Sailing
(for the players). It should be handled similar to a chase.
Resolution
Everything the players have done up to this point should
come to an epic conclusion. Their actions should heavily
shape how the final confrontation takes shape whether in
their favor, against them, or just neutral. The players
should have enough incentive to either defend their home,
or try and at least get the orphans to safety. If that's not
enough then the prospect of joining the crew of a veteran
pirate should suffice.
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 If revenge isn't enough reason to take on the Rancid
Reef, then every check needed to either escape or bypass
the Sea Guardians should be increased and upgraded once.
As long as Missy is allowed to keep her ritual going it's
going to make the Sea Guardians even more dangerous
than they normally are. It should be easier to go after the
Rancid Reef then fight the Sea Guardians directly. If her
ritual is disrupted it might daze the Sea Guardians long
enough for a ship to escape.
If the players don't go after the Rancid Reef themselves
then there's also a possibility it will pursue them.
Depending on how the players got into this situation Missy
might be aware of their presence or potentially Huxley's
betrayal.
Regardless of the exact conclusion make sure that the
players actions have a direct impact on the outcome.
Plunder & Riches
The players should have ample opportunity and reason to
start a pirating career by the end of this adventure.
Whether being pushed into it as a captive of Missy, joining
Jacobs crew, or stealing a ship and setting off on their own.
The tomb from earlier should have been more than
enough to wet their whistle.
If the players managed to save Haven then they now
have a well guarded base to recruit sailors from, safely
house their treasure, and grow. After the conflict Haven
will be in ruins and the players can have a direct hand in
shaping its reconstruction. They should be able to
determine what gets built and what jobs need to be filled.
They will need to become pirates to gather special
components and money for the reconstruction.
If the players simply fled (with or without the orphans)
they now have to brave the high seas. This can serve as a
simple enough starting point as they should have gained a
treasure map or piece of knowledge that should point them
in their next direction.
If the players were taken captive by the Skullshade
pirates they will either be pressed into service aboard the
Rancid Reef, sold as slaves, or it might lead into a prison
break adventure. If the players are pressed into service
there's also the possibility of leading a mutiny and taking
over the ship in a later adventure.
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After seeing the skill and bravery of the players Jacobs'
will be more than happy to offer them a place on his ship. If
the players had convinced him not to run off then he'll feel
the spirit of adventure return to him. He'll offer to share
any knowledge he's gained or plunder they come across.
But joining a pirate crew is a special bond that is not to be
taken lightly.
The Articles
Every pirate ship has a set of 'Articles' or rules that
every member of a crew must follow. Every sailor that
wishes to share in the plunder or sail on the ship must sign
them. The Articles of each ship are going to be
personalized for each crew, but these are the Articles for
Sea Dog Jacobs ship, The Leaky Pig. If the players wish to
join his crew they must sign this.
I. Every person shall obey civil command. The Captain
shall have one full share and a half on in all prized. The
Master Carpenter, Boatswain and Gunner shall have one
share and a quarter.
II. If any person shall offer to run away or keep secrets from
the Company, they shall be marroon'd with one bottle of
powder, one bottle of water, and one small arm and shot.
III. If any person shall steal any Thing in the Company or
game, to the value of a silver doubloon, they shall be
marroon'd or shot.
IV. If at any time we should meet at another marrooner
(that is, pyrate) that person shall sign their Articles without
consent of our Company shall suffer such punishment as
the Captain and Company shall think fit.
V. That person that shall strike another, whilst these
Articles in force, shall receive Moses's Law (that is 40
stripes lacking one) on the bare back.
VI. That person that shall snap their arms, or smoke
tobacco in the gold without cap to their pipe, or carry
candle lighted without lanthorn shall suffer the same
punishment as in the former Article.
VII. That person that shall not keep his arms clean, fit for
an engagement, or neglect his business shall be cut off from
their share and suffer such other punishment as the
Captain and Company shall think fit.
VIII. If any person shall lose a joint in time of engagement,
he shall receive 400 silver doubloons; if a limb, 800.
IX. If at any time you meet with prudent company, that
person that offers to meddle with them, without their
consent , shall suffer death.
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 Vehicle Reference Tables
VEHICLE PILOT
MANEUVER ONLY SILHOUETTE SPEED DESCRIPTION
Accelerate Yes Any Any Increase speed by 1 & vehicle suffers system strain equal to the change in speed minus 1.

Usable once per round; vehicle suffers system strain equal to silhouette to reduce damage by same
Brace For
Yes Any Any number until next turn. May suffer additional system strain to reduce critical hit by 10 times the
Impact
amount.

Decelerate Yes Any 1+ Decrease speed by 1 & vehicle suffers system strain equal to the change in speed minus 1.

Once per round; upgrade difficulty of all combat checks made against the vehicle & its inhabitants
Evade Yes 0-4 3+
until next turn.

Reposition Yes Yes 1+ Move the vehicle 1 range band.

VEHICLE PILOT
ACTION ONLY SILHOUETTE SPEED DESCRIPTION
Dangerous Make a Sailing check equal to silhouette of ship altered by current speed to circumvent obstacles or pull
Yes Any 1+
Driving off a stunt.

Make Average (dd

dd) Gunnery check with all weapons of single type & firing arc. All silhouette 4 or
Blanket
No 5+ 0-3 smaller vehicles upgrade all combat checks until next turn +1 turn per aa; hh equals half base
Barrage
damage; d equals full damage

Can only target silhouette 5 or larger vehicle. Gunnery check following normal combat rules using all
Concentrated
No 5+ 0-3 weapons of a single type & firing arc; spend a once to add damage equal to number of weapons used to
Barrage
one hit.

Choose system strain or hull trauma to repair & reduce damage by 1 per s on Carpentry check; hull
Damage
No Any Any trauma only once per encounter. Easy (dd) at less than half threshold, Average (dd
dd) for half or more,
Control
Hard (ddd
ddd), for exceeding threshold.

Target 1 enemy & upgrade combat ability checks against them twice, combat difficulty checks coming
Gain the
Yes 1-4 4+ from target upgraded twice. Easy (d
d) if same speed, Average (dd
dd) if speed is 1 or more higher, Hard
Advantage
(ddd
ddd) if speed 1 lower, Daunting (dddd
dddd) if speed is 2 or more lower.

CREW
ACTION SKILL & DIFFICULTY DESCRIPTION
Plot Average (dd
dd) Sailing or Hard
Each s removes one b
b caused by difficult terrain.
Course (ddd
ddd) Perception check

Man The
Average (dd
dd) Sailing check Each s downgrades the difficulty of the pilot's next Sailing check once.
Sails

Manual
Hard (ddd) Athletics check Only usable once per encounter. Remove 1 point of hull trauma, plus 1 additional per ss.
Repairs

Fire Hard (ddd

ddd) Leadership or Next crew member adds b
b to vehicle weapons (1 additional crew member for each additional ss). Spend
Discipline Discipline check aaa to make vehicle weapons inflict 1 system strain in addition to normal damage until next turn.

Scan the Hard (ddd

ddd) Perception Learn the target vehicle's weapons, modifications, and system strain & wound threshold. Spend aa to learn
Enemy Check current system strain & hull trauma.

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Magical Maneuvers Augment (Celestial, Minstrel, Primordial) Concentrate
Base Effect: Add dd to one characteristic's checks,
Counterspell Difficulty: Average dd
dd, Range: Engaged
All opponent's within medium range upgrade the difficulty
of their spells by one until the end of the character's next EFFECTS DIFFICULTY
turn. Divine Health (Celestial Only): Increase wound
+d
threshold equal to ranks in Mysticism.
Concentrate Haste: May perform second maneuver strain free. +d
d
Spells that can be sustained through concentration last until Primal Fury (Primordial Only): Add damage equal to
the end of the character's next turn. This maneuver extends ranks in Mysticism & crit 3 to unarmed combat checks.
+d
d
that to the end of the character's next turn.
Range: Increase range of spell by 1 range band. +d
d

Magical Actions Swift: Ignore difficulty terrain & immobilize effect. +d

Attack (Celestial, Primordial, Voodoo) Additional Target: 1 additional target & 1 target per a +dd.

Base Effect: Damage equal to characteristic +1 per s,

Crit: t Only, Difficulty: Easy d, Range: Short Barrier (Celestial, Voodoo) Concentrate
Base Effect: Reduce damage by 1; +1 damage per ss
EFFECTS DIFFICULTY beyond first, Difficulty: Easy d, Range: Engaged
Blast: Gain Blast quality equal to ranks in Mysticism. +d
d
EFFECTS DIFFICULTY
Close Combat: May use at engaged range. +d
d
Additional Target: 1 additional target & 1 target per a +d
d
Deadly Gains Crit 2 and Vicious quality equal to ranks in
+d Range: Increase range of spell by 1 range band. +d
d
Mysticism.

Fire: Gain burn quality equal to ranks in Mysticism. +d

d Add Defense: Add defense equal to ranks in Mysticism. +dd
dd

Holy/Unholy (Celestial Only): Each s deals +2 damage Empowered: Reduce damage equal to s +dd
dd
+d
d
against antithesis.
Reflection (Voodoo Only): If hit by magic attack spend
+dd
dd
Ice: Gains Ensnare quality equal to ranks in Mysticism. +d hhh & attacker takes equal damage.

Impact: Gain Knockdown quality & Disorient quality Sanctuary (Divine Only): Antithesis enemies disengage &
+d
d +dd
dd
ranks in Mysticism. cannot engage target.

Lightning: Gain Stun quality equal to ranks in

Mysticism. Additional +d
d grants Auto-fire quality.
+d
Conjure (Primordial, Voodoo) Concentrate
Manipulative (Voodoo Only): Spend a to move target 1
Base Effect: Summon 1 simple tool or minion silhouette
+d
d 1 or smaller, Difficulty: Easy d
d, Range: Engaged
range band.

Non-Lethal (Primordial Only): Gain Stun Damage EFFECTS DIFFICULTY

+d
d
quality.
Additional Summnon: 1 addtional summon & 1 summon
Range: Increase range of spell by 1 range band. +d
d +d
d
per aa

Destructive: Gain Sunder quality & Pierce quality equal Medium Summon: May summon complicated tool,
+dd
dd +d
to ranks in Mysticism. rival, or 2-handed melee weapon.

Empowered: Damage equals double characteristic & Range: Increase range of spell by 1 range band. +d
d
+dd
dd
blast extends to short range if applied.
Summon Ally: Summon is friendly & obeys commands. +d
d
Poisonous: If damage is dealt target must make Hard
(ddd
ddd) Resilience check or suffer wounds & strain +dd
dd Grand Summon: Summon rival up to silhouette 3. +dd
dd
equal to ranks in Mysticism. Counts as poison.

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Curse (Celestial, Minstrel, Voodoo) Concentrate Mask (Minstrel, Voodoo) Concentrate
Base Effect: Remove d
d from one characteristic's checks, Base Effect: Change appearance, or create silhouette 1
Difficulty: Average dd
dd, Range: Short illusion, Difficulty: Easy d, Range: Engaged/Short

EFFECTS DIFFICULTY EFFECTS DIFFICULTY

Enervate: Suffer 1 extra strain whenever suffering strain. +d
d Blur: Add h to combat checks against target. +d
d

Misfortune: After making a check, change 1 b

b to a face Mirror Image: Spend hhh on combat check to hit
+d
d +d
displaying f. mirror image instead.

Range: Increase range of spell by 1 range band. +d

d Range: Increase range of spell by 1 range band. +d
d

Additional Target: 1 additional target & 1 target per a +dd

dd Additional Illusion: 1 additional illusion and/or 1 target,
+d
d
plus another per aa
Despair (Celestial Only): Decrease strain & wound
threshold equal equal to ranks in Mysticism. Can not +dd
dd Size: Increase silhouette of illusion or target by 1 +d
d
combine with additional target effect.
Realism: Increase difficulty of checks to discern illusion
+d
d
Doom (Voodoo Only): May change facing of any 1 die by 1, plus 1 per aa. Can also add more senses.
+dd
dd
not displaying t or d in target's pool.
Terror: Illusion prompts Hard (ddd
ddd) fear check. +dd
dd
Paralyzed: Staggers target for duration, can not combine
+ddd Invisibility: Gains Concealment 4 to sight. +ddd
with additional target effect.

Dispel (Minstrel, Voodoo) Predict (Celestial, Voodoo)

Base Effect: Ends magical effects, Difficulty: Hard Base Effect: Ask GM Question about next 24 hours,
ddd
ddd, Range: Short Difficulty: Average dd
dd, Range: -

EFFECTS DIFFICULTY EFFECTS DIFFICULTY

Range: Increase range of spell by 1 range band. +d
d Quicksilver Reflexes: Add ss to next initivate check -

Additional Target: 1 additional target & 1 target per a +dd

dd Scry: Learn location of known silhouette 0 item within
+d
d
long range

Heal (Celestial, Minstrel, Primordial) Empowered: May ask question up to 1 month away. +d
d

Base Effect: Heal 1 wound per s & 1 strain per a, Additional Questions: Ask additional question, plus 1
+d
d
Difficulty: Based on Medicine rules, Range: questions per aa

Engaged Flash of Precognition: Add s to your check and f to

+dd
dd
enemy check, or aaa to add ss and ff
EFFECTS DIFFICULTY
Cheat Death: Spend story point to prevent your death
Additional Target: 1 additional target & 1 target per a +d
d +dd
dd.
within 24 hours.

Range: Increase range of spell by 1 range band. +d

d

Restoration: Remove 1 status effect. +d

d

+dd
dd (or
Heal Critical: If check successful heal 1 Critical Injury
more)

Revive Incapacitated: Usable on incapacitated targets. +dd

dd

Resurrection: Usable on target that has died during

current encounter. If check is successful target is alive +dddd
dddd.
with wound threshold at max.

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Transform (Primordial) Concentration
Base Effect: Transform into silhouette 0 animal,
Difficulty: Average dd, Range: -

EFFECTS DIFFICULTY
Silhouette Increase: Increase silhouette by 1. -

Characteristic Retention: Retain Intellect & Willpower. +d

d

Transform Gear: Gear melds into character. +d

d

Dire Form: Animal form has +3 weapon damage, +1

+d
d
soak, +6 wounds, +1 Silhouette

Curse of the Wild: Transform target within short range

+ddd
ddd
into silhouette 0 animal.

Penalties When Casting

CONDITION PENALTY
Caster doesn't have at least 1 hand free. +b
b

Caster is unable to speak. +bb

bb

Caster is wearing heavy armor (+2 soak),

+b
b
or carrying a shield.

Can't concentrate or targeting someone Upgrade difficulty of the

different than engaged opponent. check at GM discretion

Siege Casting
You can add dd dd to any appropriate magic action to make
it affect vehicle scale.

Spell List & Notes

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